<aside> 💡 Keeping meticulous track of all expenses related to your grad school application process is crucial. Record all the money you’ve spent on application fees, standardized tests, transcripts, and other related costs. Stay vigilant for referral codes, discounts, and other opportunities to save money. Proper financial tracking will help you manage your budget effectively and avoid unexpected expenses.
Key points to include:
- Application fees associated with every university
- Registration fees for standardized tests
- Additional charges for sending score reports
- Fees for obtaining transcripts
- Cost of notarizing or translating documents
- Shipping/handling fees for sending documents, if any
- Application fees for getting a student visa
- Costs for required medical examinations or insurance
- Expenses for traveling to interviews or campus visits
- Fees for professional services such as editing or consulting
Tips for Saving Money:
- Look for referral codes and discounts for application and test fees.
- Apply for fee waivers where available.
- Utilize free resources for test preparation and application advice.
- Combine shipments of documents to save on postal costs. </aside>