Do most colleges superscore ACT?

I've taken the ACT multiple times and improved on different sections each time. Do most colleges follow a policy to superscore the ACT, like they do with SAT? What does that mean for my application?

Yes, many colleges do superscore the ACT, though it's not as common a practice as super scoring the SAT. Superscoring means that a college takes the highest score from each testing section across multiple test dates, and then averages these to get your highest possible composite score. This tends to benefit the students as it shows them in the best possible light academically.

For your application, this means that you should submit all your ACT score reports, as colleges will consider the highest score you received in each section, even if these scores didn't occur during the same testing session. This could potentially boost your composite score and strengthen your academic profile.

However, you must check the test score policy at each college to which you're applying. While many colleges superscore the ACT, some don't. Colleges often clearly provide this information on their admissions page, or you can contact the admissions offices directly to confirm their superscoring policy. Despite the potential benefits of super scoring, remember that test scores are just one aspect of your application. Admissions committees look at multiple aspects - such as your extracurriculars, letters of recommendation, essays, and GPA - to understand your overall achievements and potential.