hidden application fees

I thought I understood college admissions until I went through it with my own kid. — Photo by George Pak on Pexels

College Admissions Costs vs Hidden Fees?

Most parents underestimate the top U.S. statistic: it costs an average of $350 extra in hidden fees per college application - $400,000 in thousands of families’ wallets. Hidden Application Fees Exposure When I first helped a family navigate the first round of applications, we thought the $90 fee