How long should it take for submissions to show? Is there a problem, or what?

So LaptopKid submitted three EA apps Nov 30.

His counselor had a weird glitch and didn’t get the upload to work until after the submission. He said he did it Nov 30. But on our end, it still says “started” (for the school report etc) with no “submitted,” and school portals say “awaiting.”

Why wouldn’t it show yet on Common App? And why wouldn’t it have been recorded by the colleges by now? Is this normal or is there a problem?

(Counselor’s been under a lot of personal stress so am a bit worried that something could have gone wrong. I’m probably being an overly nervous and impatient mom, but have never dealt with Common App before!)

This seems like a perfect question for the ad rep for your son’s colleges.

He’s in touch but it’s still unclear. Once the counselor uploads it, shouldn’t it say “submitted” on our end of the Common App?