What's an SAT Superscore?
Imagine you’ve taken the SAT twice, once in the spring of your junior year and again in the fall of your senior year. The second time around, you find that your Reading and Writing score has increased 80 points, but your Math score is 10 points lower. In this case, your super score would be a combination of your scores from the Math section on your first SAT and the Reading and Writing section on your second SAT.
Colleges that superscore the SAT use your best section-level scores, even if they’re from different tests. Many colleges that follow a superscore policy encourage students to submit all test scores, and some colleges require that all scores be sent. This allows them to see and consider the highest section scores consistently and fairly across all applicants.
Although some colleges superscore the SAT, it’s always a good idea to review the SAT score-use policy for each college on your list. You can usually find this policy on the admissions website in an “application requirements” section.
- Collegeboard
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