Stanford SAT Superscore Question

Hi! Does anyone know if Stanford University uses a superscore approach when evaluating SAT scores for college admissions? Thanks in advance for your help.

Yes, Stanford University does use a superscore approach when evaluating SAT scores for college admissions. They will consider the highest section scores across all the SAT test dates you've taken and combine them to create the highest possible composite score.

For example, if you scored higher in the Math section on your first SAT attempt and higher in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section on your second attempt, Stanford would take your highest Math score from the first attempt and your highest EBRW score from the second attempt to create your superscored composite SAT score, which would be higher than either of the scores you earned on an individual test date.

Superscoring can be beneficial for applicants, as it allows them to showcase their best performance in each section across multiple test attempts. Just make sure to send all of your SAT score reports to Stanford so that they have a full record of your test scores.

On a separate note, if you're looking for ways beyond test scores to increase your chances of acceptance at Stanford, I'd check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle their school-specific supplemental essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-stanford-university-essays/. The essays are a great opportunity to showcase what you have to offer beyond the numbers.

Good luck with your college process!