paying before sending?

<p>hey you guys I've been super confused about the whole application process, but I was just wondering if you have to submit payments for college applications before you can begin sending them stuff (recommendation letters, test scores, application itself)? and also, do they just keep a file with your name on it as soon as they begin receiving anything, or what? i'm just worried because I may be sending them different parts of my application at different times, and I still haven't paid for the applications and my teachers may be sending recommendation letters soon. just wondering how all of that worked.</p>

<p>i have the same question... bump</p>

<p>Yes and yes.</p>

<p>But it's better to pay up early. They can't open your files 'til you've paid.</p>

<p>Goodluck</p>