<p>I'm applying to some top LACs this fall. This summer, I took a college course at a top University, and received an A. The common app says to list the course and grade of college courses in Additional Information. I've done that, but it also says to send transcripts. I'm applying to 11 colleges at the moment, and a transcript costs $7! Should I send a transcript to every college I apply to? Or should I just send it to a few, my top choices?</p>
<p>You need to have an official copy of your transcript sent to each of the colleges/universities that you apply to. Yup, it adds up. Just like sending the ACT/SAT score reports does. But it is indeed absolutely necessary.</p>
<p>Wow. That’s quite a sum… applying to college will easily cost me $1000, unless we get fee waivers. Thanks. I just didn’t know if I was required to send the transcript.</p>
<p>Last spring there was a “How much did you spend on your applications?” thread. I can’t remember if it was in the Financial Aid or the Parents’ forum. Total costs were everywhere from $0 to several thousand dollars. It can add up really fast.</p>
<p>Good luck with the waivers!</p>