Many colleges and universities “superscore” the SAT or ACT. For the SAT, a superscore consists of the best score in the Evidence Based Reading & Writing section combined with the best score in the Math section. Here’s an example:
March Test:
- EBRW:700
- Math:500
- Score:1200
May Test:
- EBRW:500
- Math:700
- Score:1200
Superscore:
- EBRW: (March)700
- Math: (May)700
- Superscore:1400
As you can see, taking the test more than once can have a significant impact on your total score. With the SAT example above, the SAT student scored 1200 on each individual test date, but ended with a superscore of 1400.
Each college has its own individual policy regarding superscoring. Be sure to check with the admissions office to find out whether superscoring is possible.
