I thought since this was an electronic process it would be instantaneous, but now I see that sending scores can take a month! Penn State’s deadline is Nov. 30, I sent my ACT scores on Nov. 7.
Will I be too late? Should I send them again as a priority report? Is there anything I can do? I am truly worried.
Thanks
You realize that Penn State is ecstatic you’ve applied, right? They WANT to admit you, you know. The scores are a data dump. When your file is ready to be reviewed, they’ll simply download everything in place. Unless PSU contacts you for missing scores, do nothing.
I think about 40 years ago ACT began asserting that it could take 4 weeks and it usually took about 3. That was back when everything had to be prepared on paper and mailed. Despite that now all things are electronic, ACT continues to provide that possible time. Today, it could take four weeks if something has gone wrong but ACT’s usual electronic transmission time is within a week after your order.
Thanks for the replies! My guidance councilor told me that even if the scores are late, they will consider my application after they are finished with the others. That being said, she agrees that they will be on time. :)>-