Hey, fellow test-takers. I'm a little stressed out about the timing for college applications. Does anyone know about how long it takes for ACT scores to be delivered to colleges after you send them?
Absolutely, I understand why you'd be curious about this. After you've taken the ACT and your scores have been published, it generally takes about a week and a half to two weeks for colleges to receive your scores after you've sent them. The ACT sends scores electronically to colleges twice a week—but keep in mind this is their processing time, and each individual college's processing time could be different. So it would be best to send your scores at least three weeks before any college admissions deadline to ensure they arrive on time. Furthermore, if you're retesting, it's a good idea to check the latest date your colleges will accept scores.
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