How to Superscore SAT?

Hey everyone! I've taken the SAT multiple times, and I was told that some colleges superscore your results. Can someone explain to me how this works and what I need to do to calculate my superscore?

Hi there! Superscoring is a process used by some colleges where they consider the highest section scores across all your SAT test attempts. For example, if you've taken the SAT twice, they'll take your highest Math score from any of the test dates and combine it with the highest Reading and Writing score from any test date to create your "superscore."

To calculate your superscore, you'll need the section scores (Math and R+W) from all the SAT tests you've taken. Follow these steps:

1. Locate all of your SAT test scores. For each test date, jot down your Math and R+W scores.

2. Find your highest Math score across all test dates.

3. Find your highest R+W score across all test dates.

4. Add your highest Math score to your highest R+W score to get your superscore.

For example, if you took the SAT twice with the following section scores:

- Test 1: R+W - 650, Math - 700

- Test 2: R+W - 670, Math - 680

Your superscore would be calculated as follows:

- Highest R+W: 670 (Test 2)

- Highest Math: 700 (Test 1)

So, your superscore would be 670 (R+W) + 700 (Math) = 1370.

Note that not all colleges superscore, and some may have specific guidelines. You can typically find this information on the college's admission webpage or by contacting the admissions office. When you apply to colleges that superscore, ensure you report all your SAT scores so that they have the opportunity to evaluate your highest section scores.