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Does superscoring on the SAT look bad?

Hey, fellow students! Question for y'all: if I superscore my SAT, does it look bad to colleges? I've taken the exam a few times and have different high scores in each section. Just a little stressed about this, any advice would be appreciated!

a year ago

Hey there! Don't stress about superscoring your SAT. In fact, many colleges encourage students to use superscoring. Superscoring is a process where a college combines your highest section scores from different test dates to create a new, higher total score. This approach is meant to present your best performance across multiple attempts.

Most colleges that accept superscoring know that students may perform differently on different test dates and they don't penalize for that. They understand that factors like testing day nerves, stress, or illness can sometimes impact test performance. That's why they prefer to consider your best scores as a representation of your capabilities.

When you're choosing which colleges to apply to, it's essential to check their SAT score policies. Some colleges clearly state that they superscore, while others may consider all your scores together or may only look at your highest single test date score. Always research each college's policy to make sure you're submitting the right scores.

In summary, superscoring doesn't look bad to colleges. It's generally embraced since it shows your best work in the different sections of the SAT. Just make sure to confirm each college's specific SAT policy, and good luck with the application process!

a year ago

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