<p>What does that mean, to rush scores???
How does it happen??
And I've seen posts that say some universities don't accept 'rushed scores', and what does THAT mean???</p>
<p>Usually collegeboard takes 3-5 weeks to process a request for sending scores, while with $22 (I think) more, it will send your scores in two business days. People rush scores when they realize that the deadline is coming up and they can't get them in on time the regular $9 way. When you send scores from the collegeboard website, it'll present you with the option of regular and rush delivery. I don't know which colleges don't accept rushed scores... maybe they're trying to punish students who procrastinated or didn't do their research?</p>
<p>Don't rush scores! In most cases, it's really not worth the money. First of all, to rush scores is to pay a little extra money to get them sent to the colleges "faster." The keyword here is "faster." While they may reach the college faster, they arrive in paper form. The regular scores reach the colleges' databases and are readily available for evaluation by the adcoms. This is not the case with rushed reports. So in effect, rushed reports are not ready to be evaluated as fast as the regular scores are. Seriously, if you're thinking about rush reporting, don't bother. Good luck to you!</p>
<p>I hate to be picky, but rushing is $26.</p>
<p>Yeah don't rush. I talked to a lot of high-ranked college adcoms, and they all said that it REALLY doesn't matter, as long as it gets there sometime. They trust you on your SAT scores when you put it down, and just verify when they get the report.</p>
<p>kinda ironic, don't you think? rush score offered, yet so many (i didn't say ALL) don't sccept rushed.</p>
<p>thanx for all ur replies^-^ i almost rushed my scores.</p>
<p>I disagree. If you're pushing the deadline, I don't see any harm in rushing the scores. Better safe than sorry you know?</p>
<p>if the schools specifically mention the do not accept rush score, you're screwed whether you rush or not. and waste $26</p>
<p>Yeah, rushing is in paper. That's a lot worse for colleges, since I'm guessing if you regular report them, it automatically enters and validates itself with your app (btw that isn't just a guess, I'm pretty sure that's how it goes).</p>
<p>That's exactly how it goes. I've read about the process all over the place. A really helpful book about college admissions in general is "A is For Admission." You guys should check it out. So yeah, the rushed reports arrive in paper form, so it's not at all faster than the regular reports (that get sent DIRECTLY to the colleges' databases, in electronic form). If you ask me, it's DEF. a waste of $26.00 to rush scores. I'm glad you decided not to rush (Jac0625)! Good luck to everyone w/ college stuff! Wish me good luck too (I'm still waiting for the Harvard Early Action letter). LOL, mid-Dec. seems like centuries from now. Good luck to all Harvard EA applicants!</p>
<p>wait can someone explain this in simple words? I understand rushed reports come in paper form, but why aren't they faster? Aren't they received within days by the colleges, while sending them normally can take up to 3-5 weeks? If the answer is obvious, I apologize, I'm a bit slow on the take up, so if someone wants to help me out it would be nice.</p>
<p>funkmasta,</p>
<p>If you rush, the scores arrive in paper. That means someone needs to enter them into the computer. A lot of colleges are so backed up with paperwork that this takes forever. Regular reports are sent electronically and everything happens by itself (i.e. scores getting to your app).</p>
<p>OHHHHHHHHH, understood. ty</p>
<p>Hey funkmasta, sorry that my explanation was confusing. I remember writing about the difference in my comment, but I wasn't conscious of actually explaining it. Thanks zygoto for clearing that up. Good luck to everyone.</p>
<p>-Jon :)</p>
<p>P.S. Never rush scores! :)</p>