How do you know when colleges get your SAT?

I recently sent my SAT scores to several colleges, but I'm worried they might not have received them. How can I confirm that my scores were delivered? Is there a specific portal or do I need to contact each college directly?

When you send your SAT scores through the College Board, they don't immediately appear in colleges' systems. On average, scores take about 10 days to process from the date requested. However, you can use the College Board's score report order status tool to check the status of your scores.

For the colleges, once scores are received, it may take a few days to a week for them to update their systems and attach the scores to your file. This should eventually be visible in your application status checking portal for most universities. If you don't see them there, don't panic; again, it can take a while for them to show up.

If you're particularly worried or if a substantial amount of time has passed, it's also perfectly acceptable to contact the admissions offices at the colleges you sent your scores to, either by email or phone. They can check their systems and confirm receipt of the scores. Remember to keep your SAT registration number, test date, and the date you requested the score send, handy during the call or include it in the email for reference.