Whether standardized test results can be transmitted following the submission of a unified college application is a common inquiry among prospective students. This pertains to the procedure of reporting scores from examinations like the SAT to institutions after an applicant has already finalized and sent their application through the Common Application platform. An example would be a student who takes the SAT in November and submits their Common Application in December, subsequently receiving improved scores from the November test administration which they then wish to forward to the colleges to which they’ve applied.
The ability to send scores subsequently is important because students might improve their performance on later test dates, potentially strengthening their application profile. Historically, students were often reliant on submitting scores before application deadlines, creating pressure to test early. This flexibility offers applicants the opportunity to present the best possible representation of their academic abilities to admissions committees, and alleviate some of the stress associated with testing schedules.
