SAT scores usually come out about 2 weeks after your test, but the exact timing depends on whether you tested on a Saturday or on a school day and what time of year you tested.

How long SAT scores take

  • For most weekend SAT dates, scores are released online about 10–13 days after the test.
  • For SAT School Day (taken at your high school on a weekday), scores can take closer to 3–4 weeks, especially if the school is using a testing “window” rather than a single date.
  • Summer administrations and some special cases can take up to about 5 weeks to release.

Typically, scores appear in the morning of the listed release day, but the College Board notes they may roll out over several hours.

When colleges get your scores

  • If you used your free score reports, colleges usually receive your scores within about 10 days after they’re visible in your account.
  • If you send scores later, regular reports can take about 1–2 weeks to process and arrive.
  • Rush reporting can cut this to roughly 2–4 business days of processing, with delivery on set days each week, but rush only starts once your test has been scored.

So in practice, many colleges see your SAT results roughly 3 weeks after your test if you used free reports, and a bit later if you send them manually.

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