I messed up... (Advice needed)

Applying to College
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So I really messed up badly and totally forgot to send my official score reports to a lot of my schools until today (many which have deadlines today and tomorrow).

My official scores are on my high school transcript, I self reported everything on the Common App and I rushed everything I could but I guess the score reports from College Board and the ACT still won’t arrive for probably a week to the schools.

So I realize I can’t really worry about the applications I have already submitted, but I was thinking about doing Cornell’s last minute, but read on their website that they need official score reports by the 2nd, so should I even bother doing it?

I read through all of the other schools I applied to and none of them have anything that strong about having scores in by the deadline day, so I guess I have a bit of hope for those…

Does anyone have any advice / hope to give me?

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You need to do your homework!
https://admissions.cornell.edu/standardized-testing-requirements

3

Wow I didn’t read that. Thank you so much. Is this the case with most colleges?

4

You should be fine to submit the scores a week later. This is from Cornell’s website:

What matters is for you submit your application by the deadline, other supporting materials, like test scores, can arrive later.

5

Thank you! This is a big relief, I have definitely learned my lesson to get things in early just to be safe.

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Every college has their own specifics, so always check carefully on each college’s website. And yes, early is better and can save you money by not having to order rush reports.
Wishing you the best on your applications!