3 Ways to Send SAT Scores (2024)

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Last Updated: January 5, 2021References

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   Log in to your College Board account. When you register for the SAT, create an account at https://www.collegeboard.org/. You’ll use your College Board account to register for the exam. It will also be the account you use to send SAT scores to colleges.^[1]

   • Write down your user name and password.
   • Keep your log in information in a safe place so you can easily access your account.
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   Click on “Send Scores.” After logging into your College Board account, you can easily begin the process of sending SAT scores to the colleges of your choice. Choose the option “Send Scores” to begin this process.^[2]

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   Click on “Send Available Scores Now” if you’ve already taken the exam. You can send scores from previous tests right away through your College Board account. To send scores from past tests, simply choose the “Send Available Scores Now” option. This will allow you to send scores from all previous exams. ^[3]

   • When you choose this option the system will send all scores from previous exams.
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   Choose “Send Scores When Available” if you haven’t taken the test yet. Being proactive can make your college application process easier, and choosing where and when to send your SAT exam scores before you take the exam can help.^[4]

   • If you’re registered to take the SAT at a future date, choose this option to ensure your scores will be sent after you complete the exam.
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   Click “Add” to select the schools that will receive your SAT scores. Use the search function to locate the schools you want to receive your exam results. Select the “Add” option to select a school as a recipient. Repeat this process until you have added all the schools to which you will be sending your test results.^[5]

   • Make sure you look over your list carefully before you finalize your order. Some schools may have multiple campuses, so you will want to check over your list with a careful eye.
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   Keep the timeline in mind. It will take anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks to receive your SAT scores after you take the exam. These scores are generally sent to the colleges you request within 10 days after you receive your scores.^[6]

   • It can take anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks after your exam date for colleges to receive your scores, so plan accordingly.
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   Order scores by phone if you can’t access your College Board account. If you don’t want or are unable to place an order for your SAT scores using a College Board online account, you can order the scores over the phone. You will be asked for identifying information, a list of schools, and the date of your exam. Have a credit card or debit card ready to pay for the scores.^[7]

   • If you are within the United States, call 1-866-756-7346.
   • For those living outside the United States, call 1-212-713-7789.
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   Request scores via a snail mail if you don’t want to request them via phone or the Internet. If you prefer to use snail mail, you can request your scores using a downloadable form available here: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/sat-additional-score-report-order-form.pdf. Make sure you fill out all the requested information on the form.^[8]

   • Keep in mind this option will take longer than an online or phone request, depending on the type of mail service you use.

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   Send scores for free within 9 days of your exam date. You can send up to 4 score reports for free to the colleges of your choice, as long as you do so within a specific time frame. To cash in on the free reports, you must register to send them anytime from the day you register until 9 days after your exam date.^[9]

   • You will need to pay for additional score reports and/or reports requested outside of this time frame.
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   Pay $12 for additional score reports. If more than 9 days have passed, or if you want to send more than 4 reports, you will need to pay a fee for each report you send to colleges. After selecting your schools and double-checking your list, pay $12 per report using a credit or debit card.^[10]

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   Expect to pay more for a rush order. If you need your scores sent to a college on a tight timeline, be prepared to pay more. A rush order will cost $31 per score report. After receipt of your payment, your scores will be sent to the schools of your choice within 2 to 4 business days, as opposed to the 10 day processing period for general requests.^[11]

   • Check with the college first to see how quickly they will process your scores. Just because the scores are sent by a deadline does not mean it will meet the individual school’s processing timeline.

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   Figure out if you are eligible for a fee waiver. Students with SAT fee waivers can take the test for free twice. They can also send unlimited score reports to colleges for free. Low-income 11th and 12th grade students living in the U.S. or U.S. territories are eligible for SAT fee waivers. It is also possible for low-income U.S. citizens living outside of the U.S. to obtain a fee waiver. If you can answer “yes” to any of the criteria listed below, you are eligible for a fee waiver and can send unlimited SAT scores for free!^[12]

   • Are you eligible for or enrolled in the National School Lunch Program?
   • Does your annual family income meet the income eligibility guidelines set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service?
   • Are you enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that provides assistance to low-income students?
   • Does your family receive public assistance?
   • Do you live in federally subsidized public housing?
   • Do you live in a foster home?
   • Are you homeless?
   • Are you an orphan or a ward of the state?
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   Apply for the fee waiver through a school counselor. If you aren’t sure whether you qualify for an SAT fee waiver, set up an appointment to talk with your school counselor. If you are homeschooled, call a local school and ask to speak with their school counselor. These professionals will help you figure out if you are eligible for an SAT fee waiver. They will help you submit the application form.^[13]

   • You may need documentation from your family to submit along with your fee waiver application.
   • Documentation may include proof of family income and/or documents detailing your participation in low-income programs like the National School Lunch Program.
   • Once you provide the counselor with this documentation, he or she will process the request for you.
   • Keep in mind that only a school counselor can submit an official fee waiver request.
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   Keep in mind the waiver will be automatically applied at checkout. If you have an SAT fee waiver, there is nothing special you need to do at checkout when placing an order for score reports. The system will automatically apply your waiver during the checkout process.

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