Hey everyone, I've taken the SAT multiple times, and I know that colleges often superscore. But does the College Board automatically do this for me when I send my scores, or do I need to do something extra to make sure my best scores are considered?
Hello! The College Board does not automatically superscore your SAT results. When you send your SAT scores to colleges, you are simply sending the individual test scores from each date that you took the exam. However, many colleges and universities have their own policy of superscoring the SAT when they receive your scores, which means that they will consider the highest section scores from different test dates and combine them for a new, higher superscore.
You don't need to do anything extra except sending all relevant SAT scores to the colleges directly from the College Board. The admissions office at each college will take care of the superscoring process internally based on their specific policy.
It's essential to research the SAT superscoring policy of each institution you're applying to, as policies may vary. Some schools superscore both the SAT and the ACT, while others may only superscore one test or not superscore at all.
I hope this clarifies the process! Good luck with your college applications!
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