Navigating Score Reporting: Common App vs. University Application Portals

It depends on the policies of the specific university to which you are applying. In many cases, if you have already reported your scores through the Common Application (Common App), you may not need to self-report them again through the school's own portal. However, some universities do have additional requirements and may ask you to submit your scores directly through their own system. Here are a few steps you can follow: 1. **Check the University's Application Requirements:** Go to the admissions page of the university's website and review their application requirements to see if they require you to self-report scores through their own portal. 2. **Contact Admissions Office:** If the information is unclear, contact the university’s admissions office directly for clarification. They will be able to provide specific instructions on how to report your test scores. 3. **Follow Up with Official Score Reports:** Even if you self-report your scores, universities usually require official score reports sent directly from the testing agency (e.g., College Board for SAT or ACT, ETS for GRE). It's always best to double-check the specific requirements for each university to ensure that you have completed all necessary steps for your application.