GRE - Results down to the wire

[snickus]

I'm taking the GRE on 11/16 and I'm (most likely) applying to OSU whose deadline is 12/4. ETS says that for the computer-based test, scores will be sent to the schools I select 10-15 days after taking the test. Anyone know if that's calendar days or business days? If calendar days, OSU will get it, at the latest, on Fri 12/1. Can anyone speak to how long it took the schools they selected on the day of the test to receive their score? Is there a gap between them receiving the score from ETS and them placing the score in my app, marking it as complete? I scheduled the test before I chose OSU.  At that point, the schools I'd already selected had later deadlines, so 11/16 seemed safe. 

I understand this is a pretty specific question, so probably one I should contact OSU for advice regarding. Still, if anyone here can speak to it, I'd really appreciate it!

Edited November 9, 2017 by snickus

[a_sort_of_fractious_angel]

I think contacting OSU is your best bet. I can't recall (from my past application attempts) how long my scores took to send or if I was even given that info. Moreover, since some schools offer to let you know if the scores are missing and others suggest a "take-by" date to ensure the scores get there on time, I don't know if a generalization can/should be made about their stance on it.

[TakeruK]

It's not clear if it's business or calendar days because the big range means that getting it 13 calendar days later might correspond to 10 business days. I remember getting my scores 2 calendar weeks after the test, so that doesn't quite help.

You should contact OSU to see what you should do. I was in a very similar situation where it was Nov 25 and I realised one of my schools had a deadline of Dec 1 for international students (it's Jan 5 for domestic students). My scores would not have been ready until Dec 12. So I contacted the school and they said I can just submit my scores late and it will be fine.

[snickus]

Thanks guys, I appreciate your input! I've emailed ETS to clarify if it's business or calendar days. I'm going to contact OSU and ask how they'll handle this.

[snickus]

Update: OSU said they'd be able to accept my score past the deadline. Uplifting news! 

Edited November 9, 2017 by snickus