Hey guys, I've taken the ACT a couple of times now, and I've heard a lot about superscores. How exactly do ACT superscores work? Do colleges usually accept them? I'm a little confused, so any help would be great!
Hey there! I'm happy to help you understand ACT superscores.
ACT superscoring is the process in which colleges take your highest individual section scores across multiple ACT test attempts and average them to create a new overall composite score. Basically, they're cherry-picking the best scores from each section you've taken on different dates.
For example, let's say you've taken the ACT twice with the following scores:
Test 1: English 28, Math 30, Reading 31, and Science 25
Test 2: English 30, Math 31, Reading 29, and Science 27
Your superscore would be:
English 30 (from Test 2), Math 31 (from Test 2), Reading 31 (from Test 1), and Science 27 (from Test 2)
Your composite superscore would then be the average of these section scores, which comes to a 29.75. It rounds up to an overall composite of 30.
When it comes to colleges accepting ACT superscores, it varies from institution to institution. Some colleges do accept and consider superscores, while others only look at individual test attempt scores. To find out if a specific college you're applying to accepts superscores, it's best to check their admissions website or reach out to their admissions office for clarification.
I hope this helps clear up your confusion about ACT superscores! Good luck with your college applications!
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