Sending test scores to colleges

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and just took my SAT recently. I was wondering, what's the best way to send my test scores to colleges? Is it something I need to do through the College Board website, or do colleges just automatically receive them? Thanks in advance for your help!

Hey! Congrats on taking your SAT! To send your test scores to colleges, you will need to do it through the College Board website. Colleges do not automatically receive your scores unless you selected the schools as score recipients when you were registering for the SAT. But don't worry, you can still send your scores after you've taken the test.

Here are the steps you need to take:

1. Go to the College Board website and log in to your account.

2. Click on "My SAT" or navigate to your SAT scores page.

3. Review your scores, and if you're ready to send them, click the "Send Scores" button.

4. You will be directed to a page where you can search for colleges by name, state, or code. Add the colleges you want to send your scores to your recipient list.

5. Review your recipient list and the associated fees (there might be a fee for each score report you send after the free score sends you get when registering for the SAT, though fee waivers are available for eligible students).

6. Complete the payment process, if required, and submit your score sends.

It's important to note that many colleges now allow you to self-report your test scores on your application, and you won't need to send official score reports until after you've been admitted and choose to attend. Be sure to double-check each college's policy, as requirements vary.

Keep in mind that sending scores can take some time; it usually takes about 1-2 weeks for colleges to receive them. So, make sure you send them well in advance of your college application deadlines.

Best of luck with your college applications!