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You can try getting the score from your credit cards. I haven't received an update to my scores in a while. Credit Karma has up to date information. If they were to offer a premium service, I would sign up.
My Experian FICO score improved by 21points over a week age, and it still hasn't shown up on MyFico. My TU and EQ report to MyFico in a timely manner. However, I do remember reading something (from here, probably) that Experian's monthy update is the Saturday after the first full week of the month.
ETA: Yes, I know this is an old post - but I thought I'd chime in with my experience anyway.