Hey everyone! So I'm planning on taking the SAT twice, just in case I don't do so well the first time. But, I'm a bit unsure about which score colleges will consider. Will they take the highest score from both exams or just use the most recent one?
Hello! Most colleges follow a policy called "superscoring," which means they'll take the highest individual section scores from all of your SAT test dates and combine them to get your highest possible composite score. So, if you take the test twice and improve in one or both sections, the higher scores will be considered.
However, some colleges may have specific policies regarding which scores they consider. It's always a good idea to check the admissions guidelines on each college's website to see if their score consideration policy differs from the superscoring method.
Remember to give yourself ample time for preparation between test dates, and good luck on your exams!
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