Hey guys, I just took the SAT recently and I'm not sure how long it takes for colleges to receive the scores after sending them. Can someone provide an estimated timeline for standard shipping? Thanks!
After you've taken the SAT, it typically takes around 2 weeks for the College Board to process your scores and make them available for you to send. Once your scores are ready and you've requested to send them, the standard shipping timeline is around 1-2 weeks for colleges to receive your scores electronically. So, with the processing time included, it can sometimes take about 3-4 weeks in total for a college to receive your scores from the time you took the test.
Keep in mind that some colleges have specific deadlines for receiving test scores, so make sure to check with the schools you are applying to and plan accordingly. If you're concerned about meeting a deadline, you always have the option to use the rush reporting service offered by the College Board, which can expedite the process, but it comes with an additional fee.
Always factor in some buffer time for any unexpected delays, and if you're still unsure, feel free to contact the admissions offices of the colleges you're applying to for more information on their score receipt expectations and deadlines.
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