Does College Board automatically superscore SAT scores?

Hi everyone! I've taken the SAT multiple times and I'm wondering if College Board automatically superscores my results before sending them to colleges. Or do I have to request specifically for them to send my superscored results? Thanks!

Hi! The College Board does not automatically superscore your SAT scores for you. Colleges and universities have their own unique policies on superscoring, and they take on the responsibility of doing so when they receive your scores.

When you're sending SAT scores to colleges, you'll use the College Board's Score Choice option, which allows you to choose which test dates you want to share with the schools. You should send the highest section scores from each of the test dates where you performed best. This way, colleges can see and evaluate your best scores from the different test dates. Then, they'll create a superscore themselves, if their policy allows for superscoring.

Therefore, you don't need to request the College Board to send superscored results, but you should send your highest section scores from each test date so that colleges can create a superscore. It's essential to research the superscoring policies of the schools you're applying to, as some may not superscore and others will have specific instructions for how they handle this process.

Good luck with your college applications!