I recently sent my SAT scores through College Board, and I want to make sure they were received by the colleges I'm applying to. How can I confirm that everything was sent properly?
You can confirm whether your SAT scores have been sent by logging into your account on the College Board's website. Once you're logged in, navigate to the "Scores" section where you will find an option labeled "Score Sends". This page will show you the most recent score sends, including the date when the scores were sent and the names of the colleges they were sent to.
However, confirming whether the colleges have received your scores may require a bit more work. Since the scores are sent electronically, they should arrive at the colleges within 1 to 2 weeks. But to confirm, you'll likely need to check on the individual colleges' application portals. Most schools have a section in their applicants' portals where they track which application materials they've received, including test scores.
It's important to note that college admissions offices may receive a high volume of materials, so it may take them some time to process everything and update their systems. If it's been more than a few weeks and the colleges have not confirmed receiving your scores, it might be a good idea to reach out to the admissions office directly.
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