I have had 2 tests hand scored. I enclosed a typed letter with the test package in large bold font requesting a hand score. Make sure you authorize the extra $20 and provide the contact information for your university. The person who does the scoring is Sally Homa; she is very, very nice. Once she scores the test she will call the contact number provided and tell them if you passed or failed. The do not give the score at that time and they can only give the results to the university. Most university's will not accept a verbal result for a transcript recording however. Thomson will still send both you and the university the results in the standard time. The benefit of hand-score, at least for me, is that my registrar would call me and let me know if I passed or not. The peace of mind was worth it for me. Additionally, you can request a rush delivery of your results; this will cost an extra $25.