Hey everyone! So I have a confusing question. I've taken the SAT multiple times, and I've heard about superscoring, but I'm not sure how it works. Does the SAT allow for superscoring, or is it something colleges choose to do?
Hello! Superscoring is a practice that some colleges and universities use when evaluating standardized test scores. Rather than considering only your highest composite SAT score from a single test date, they will look at the highest individual section scores from all your test dates and then calculate a "superscore." This enables you to showcase your best performance in each section, regardless of when you took the test.
To clarify, the SAT itself does not provide superscoring. The College Board reports your scores for each section, as well as your composite scores, for every test date. However, it's up to individual colleges to decide whether they superscore or not. Institutions will have their own policies on accepting test scores, so it is essential to research the schools you're applying to and, if necessary, reach out to their admissions offices to learn about their superscoring policies.
For example, if you scored 650 on Reading/Writing and 730 on Math in your first attempt and then 720 on Reading/Writing and 700 on Math in your second attempt, your superscore would be 720 (Reading/Writing) + 730 (Math) = 1450, even though neither of your individual test attempts had a composite score of 1450.
Remember that not all colleges practice superscoring, so it's crucial to check each school's policy. Good luck with your college applications!
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