How do you tell if the colleges receive all your stuff? If I wasn’t stressed out enough already about actually doing the crazy applications…now I’m worried about whether the colleges are going to get the stuff or not. I can’t remember which schools I’ve sent the SAT scores to…and I don’t know if the recommendations are going to get there on time…and I don’t know if I’ve filled out every single part of the apps…and I want to go throw myself in a big lake and drown. Jk of course. Can you call the colleges and ask them if they have everything or would they find that annoying?
<p>I wouldn't feel bad about calling. I think that's just fine.</p>
<p>Don't call about scores. If they're missing a score report, they'll contact you. As for AP scores, they don't get an official report anyway. Those are self reported and you send in the official report when you matriculate.</p>
<p>If you've forgotten which schools you've sent your scores to, you can check on collegeboard.com and they have a record of it there.
Also some schools will assign you a pin # and you can check to see if your file is complete - they will post when transcript, recs, etc. are received.
And if you're still unsure, then you can call admissions.</p>
<p>The schools also notify you by mail or their website about what may be missing from you application file. It does not hurt to call or email, but do not over utilize--as you might become a pest.</p>
<p>Wha do you mean by “self report?” Does that mean what you put on the application?</p>
<p>Yes “hellothere2010”…“self reporting” just means that YOU listed the scores on your app. Then, with the SAT/ACT, you have to have “offical” scores sent to corroborate that. </p>
<p>But, with AP, you ONLY self report. Nothing official is needed in the application process (unless specifically requested, for example…I know one option with NYU is to accept AP scores in lieu of other standardized scores, so THAT surely requires an official report). Otherwise, you just wait until next July when you get ALL your scores on one report, take it with you so you can use it when you select classes as a freshman.</p>