[header] How to raise your credit score in 3 to 6 months [title] Find out your credit score. [step] There are a number of good ways to learn your credit score quickly. You can call a credit bureau directly, or use one of several free online services to get the number. 
You can also sign up for a credit monitoring service, which will track your credit score for you, and let you know of any significant changes. [substeps] There are three main credit bureaus, experian, equifax, and transunion.