<p>So tonight I paid with a credit card for my applications to 5 or 6 schools I'm applying, and I got confirmation emails, but how long does that little arrow stay red next each college named?</p>
<p>It clearly says I've paid, but I'm just curious</p>
<p>I can’t remember this really well – it’s been a while, but is it possibly red because all of the teacher recommendations aren’t in yet? I think that’s what my son finally discovered last fall when he was applying.</p>
<p>This happened to me too-- it just means the colleges have yet to go in and “accept” your payment. Don’t worry, you have indeed paid and the arrow will turn green soon enough.</p>
<p>Yah, it usually takes like one business day for it to turn green.</p>