What is a superscore?
A superscore is a student's best combined score by section, regardless of test date. For
example, suppose a student takes the SAT in December and scores a 1200, with a 600
Verbal and 600 Math. Then, the student takes the SAT in May and scores a 1200 again, but
this time with a 650 Verbal and 550 Math. The student's superscore would be a 1250,
because her best sections are a 650 Verbal (from May) and a 600 Math (from December),
creating a combined total of 1250. For colleges that accept superscores, this student would
be considered to have a 1250 SAT rather than a 1200.
For the ACT, the system works similarly, with colleges combining the student's best score in
each of the four sections (English, Math, Reading, Science), regardless of test date, in order
to create the best combined superscore.
Do all colleges superscore the SAT and ACT?
More colleges superscore the SAT than the ACT, but many superscore both tests. The chart
below shows superscore policies by college. Colleges listed as 'Contact School' do not
clearly state their superscore policies. You should contact the college's admissions office for
details. As with anything, always verify this information by viewing the specific college's
testing procedures since the testing landscape is constantly changing.
Complete List (This list is constantly evolving.)