Submitting test scores to colleges

So, I've taken the ACT and a few AP exams, but I'm not exactly sure how to submit my scores to colleges on their applications. Can anyone walk me through the steps of how to send my test scores to the colleges I'm applying to?

Sure, I can help you with that! Submitting your ACT and AP scores to colleges involves a few simple steps:

For the ACT:

1. Go to the ACT website (act.org) and log in to your account. If you haven't created an account yet, you'll need to do that first.

2. Once you're logged in, click on the "Send Your Scores" link.

3. You'll now see a list of your ACT scores. Select the test date for the scores you want to send.

4. Next, you'll be prompted to search for the colleges you want to send your scores to. You can search by the institution's name, state, or even their ACT code if you know it.

5. After you've selected your desired colleges, click "Continue" and follow the on-screen prompts to submit your scores. Keep in mind that there is a fee for sending scores to each college.

For AP Exams

1. Go to the College Board website (collegeboard.org) and log in to your account. If you haven't created an account yet, you'll need to do that first.

2. Once you're logged in, click on the "AP Scores" tab, which will display a list of the AP scores you've received.

3. Click on the "Send Your Scores" button.

4. You'll be prompted to search for the colleges you want to send your scores to. You can search by institution name, state, or College Board code.

5. After selecting the colleges, click "Continue" and follow the on-screen prompts to submit your scores. There is a fee for sending scores to each college, just like with the ACT.

Remember to send your scores well before your college application deadlines, as it can take some time for colleges to receive and process them. Also, many colleges now allow you to self-report your test scores on your applications, which means they'll rely on the scores you report yourself and only require official score reports after you've been accepted and decide to attend the college. Check each college's policy on self-reporting and official score reports to make your application process smoother.

Good luck with your college applications!