How do you know if a college got your SAT score?

I've sent my SAT scores to a couple of colleges, but I'm anxious about whether they've actually received them. Do colleges send a confirmation or is there a way to track this? I'm worried about my application being incomplete.

Colleges do not typically send individual confirmations when they receive your SAT scores. However, there are a few ways to ensure that your scores were sent and received.

1. Through College Board: After sending your scores through College Board, you should have received a confirmation receipt from them. This receipt confirms that your scores were sent, not that they were received, but it's a good first step.

2. Through your College Board account: In the "Score Sends History" section, you can see a list of every college to which you've sent scores, along with the dates those scores were sent.

3. Through the college's portal: Once you've submitted your application, many colleges provide an online student portal or application status check. Here, you can verify what parts of your application have been received. It may take some time for the scores to show up, especially during peak application times.

If, after checking all these resources, you're still uncertain whether your scores have been received, it's totally fine to call or email the admissions office of the college and ask for a confirmation. They understand that this is a stressful process and they are there to help.

Keep in mind that SAT scores may take up to 10 days to be delivered, and it might take the college a few extra days to process them. It's important to send your scores well before deadlines to ensure timely delivery and processing.