How do I know if my college got my transcript?

I sent my high school transcript to one of the colleges I'm applying to, but I'm not sure if they received it. What's the best way to confirm they've got it? Can I just email the admissions office, or is there another way?

Usually, there's a checklist or some sort of indicator within a student's application portal that will detail what materials have been received by a school. Upon submitting your application, most colleges will create an account for you to track your application status. You should check there first.

For example, if you use the Common Application or Coalition Application, you can see if your transcript was downloaded by the college or not. Once the transcript is sent, it will generally take a week or so for the college to process it and mark it as received.

If you aren't able to find this information on your application portal, you may want to reach out to the admissions office. A brief, polite email to the admissions office asking if they received your transcript could be a good move - they'll appreciate the diligence.

However, remember it's a busy time for admissions offices right now. Wait at least a week - often it takes some time for documents to be logged - and remember to be patient and polite in your communications. They're handling an influx of documents from many applicants, and it can take a little time to ensure everything is in order.