Hey everyone, I'm a junior and mostly done with my ACT tests. I know that colleges want to see these scores so I'm eager to send them off, but I'm honestly not sure how to do it. Has anyone here been through the process and wouldn't mind shedding some light on this? I seriously appreciate it, guys.
Hello! Congratulations on finishing your ACTs. Rest assured, submitting your ACT scores to colleges is a pretty straightforward process.
Firstly, when you register for the ACT, you have the option to send your scores to four colleges for free. However, make sure you are confident about your performance, because the scores will be sent before you see them.
If you did not choose colleges to send scores to during registration or you want to send scores to more colleges, you would need to log into your ACT account. There, you'll find an option for 'sending your scores'. Click on it, search for your desired college, and select it. There could be a fee for each score report sent, unless you're eligible for fee waivers.
Lastly, while many colleges still require official test score reports sent directly from testing agencies, an increasing number of colleges now allow for self-reporting of scores on the application itself. You'd just enter your scores in the test section of the application. These colleges usually do not require official score reports until after you've been accepted and decide to attend. Confirm whether your chosen colleges accept self-reported scores or require official ones.
I hope this helps! You may need to wait at least two weeks after your test date to view and send your scores, but once they are ready, you'll be able to handle it all from your ACT account. Remember to take into account the colleges' score submission deadlines. Keep in mind that it may take a week or two for the colleges to process your scores once they've been sent. It's always best to send them well in advance of the deadline to prevent any problems. Good luck with your applications!
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