Admission calculator

Admission Fee Calculator Inquiry

Hello everyone! I’ve just started a position as an admissions officer at an international school in Thailand, and I’m navigating this new role without any prior experience. As I familiarize myself with the responsibilities, I’m looking for a solution to help calculate school fees for prospective families.

Is there a software program available for this purpose, or can someone guide me on how to set up formulas in Excel for fee calculations?

I need to factor in a few discounts, including:
– Open house discount coupons
– Alumni discounts
– Ethnic diversity discounts
– Sibling discounts

Math isn’t my strong suit, so any help in finding a tool or a straightforward method would make my job so much easier.

Thank you for your assistance!

One Reply to “Admission calculator”

  1. Hi there!

    Congratulations on your new role as an admission officer! It sounds like an exciting opportunity. Luckily, there are a few ways you can create a fee calculator using Excel, which can help you manage the various discounts you mentioned without needing to be a math expert.

    Here’s a simple way to set up your fee calculator in Excel:

    1. Base Fees: Start by entering the base school fees in one cell (e.g., Cell A1).

    2. Discounts: In separate cells, you can enter the value of each discount. For example:

    3. Open house discount (Cell B1)
    4. Alumni discount (Cell C1)
    5. Ethnic diversity discount (Cell D1)
    6. Sibling discount (Cell E1)

    7. Total Discounts: In another cell, you can calculate the total discounts by summing the values of the discount cells. For example, in Cell F1, you could use the formula:
      =B1 + C1 + D1 + E1

    8. Total Fees: Finally, in another cell, calculate the total tuition fees after discounts by subtracting the total discounts from the base fees. In Cell G1, you could use the formula:
      =A1 - F1

    9. User Input: To make it user-friendly, you can create a form where potential families can input their eligibility for each discount, and Excel will automatically calculate the fees.

    If you prefer to have a more structured solution or need to scale it up, you might want to explore dedicated online tools or software specifically designed for tuition management that can accommodate various discounts and payment plans.

    Good luck with your new position, and I hope this helps make your calculations easier! If you have any questions as you set up your calculator, feel free to ask.

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