Super scoring the SAT

Hey everyone, I was wondering how super scoring the SAT works? If my best scores from different sections come from different test dates, will colleges combine them to create a new composite score?

Absolutely! Super scoring is a policy that some colleges follow, where they combine your highest section scores from different SAT test dates to arrive at a new composite score. The idea behind super scoring is to give you the benefit of the doubt and showcase your peak performance in each section of the SAT.

Here's an example: let's say you took the SAT twice. On your first attempt, you scored 700 in Math and 640 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW). On your second attempt, you scored 680 in Math and 700 in EBRW. With super scoring, a college would take your highest Math score (700) and your highest EBRW score (700) to form a new composite score of 1400.

That said, super scoring policies vary among colleges, so it's important to research the specific requirements of the schools you're applying to. Make sure they superscore the SAT and what their exact policy is. For instance, some may require you to submit all of your SAT scores while others may allow you to only submit your highest scores from each section.

The CollegeBoard website often has specific information on the practices of many colleges, and you can also verify by contacting the schools' admissions offices directly. Good luck, and I hope this helps!