Official Transcripts- when do I need to send these in?

Applying to College
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<p>So I just spent 50 bucks sending in official transcripts to three schools. That was only for my UC Berkeley classes, now I need to spend another 20 for my CC classes. I'm going to be spending $70 bucks doing EA and more than likely another $140 for RD. Which is pretty ridiculous in my opinion. Does anyone know if official transcripts are necessary for each college I apply to even before I get accepted? I know official AP score are, but only after getting accepeted. I'm seriously considering saving some money and only sending them in if they're requested. I've already asked my counselor who wasn't too sure about when to send them in if I could just give her a copy of the official transcript, but she refused.</p>

<p>Can anyone who's gone through this please help me here. I am so confused.</p>

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<p>Official transcripts must be sent in by the application deadline. They play an important role in your admission process.</p>

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<p>:( Thanks for answering. Man this is such a bummer. Now all of my college fees are getting close to $100 each.</p>