After taking the SAT, you need to officially send your scores to universities. Here's exactly how it works — including free sends, costs, timing, and how to decide which scores to send.
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When you register for the SAT, you can designate up to 4 schools to receive your scores for free. These must be selected:
For international students applying to multiple countries, use your 4 free sends strategically for your top-priority universities.
After your 9-day free window, each additional score send costs $16 USD. To send scores:
SAT offers "Score Choice" — you can choose which test date's scores to send. However, some universities have specific policies:
If a university superscore, taking SAT twice is strategic — you could get 750 Math first attempt, 720 Math second attempt with 780 RW, and they'd count 750 + 780 = 1530.
| Method | Time to University |
|---|---|
| Standard send | 5-7 business days |
| Rush processing | 2-3 business days |
| Free send (at registration) | 2-3 weeks after test |
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