182: The Crazy High Costs of Applying to College




The College Prep Podcast show

Summary: <a href="http://collegepreppodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screen-Shot-2017-09-19-at-11.58.09-AM.png"></a>Everyone knows how much it costs to go to college, but there are some surprising hidden costs of applying to college too.<br> Tune in to hear Megan tally the numbers and help you budget for the college application process. She’ll break down the costs in the following areas:<br> <br> * Standardized tests like the SAT and ACT<br> * Test preparation coaching<br> * AP Tests<br> * College applications<br> * College visits<br> * Activities that “look good” on college applications,<br> * and More!<br> <br> She’ll also break down what to do if you simply can’t afford to budget $3K-$5K for the whole process; there are options!<br> For more information on this subject, <a href="https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/2017-09-12/college-applications-can-cost-hundreds?int=95a608">check out this article from US News and World Report</a>.<br>