Hey guys, I'm a bit stressed about my SAT scores – my math score was higher on one test date, and my reading and writing score was higher on another date. Can I combine these scores when I submit to colleges, or do I have to use just one full test? Thanks!
Hi there! You're referring to something called "superscoring," which is when colleges consider your highest section scores across multiple SAT test dates. The good news is that many colleges do use superscoring for the SAT, meaning they'll consider your highest math score from one test date and your highest reading and writing score from another test date for their evaluation.
However, it's important to note that not all colleges practice superscoring. To find out if the schools you're applying to allow superscoring, you should check their admissions websites or contact their admissions offices for their specific policy. Some colleges might require you to submit all your SAT scores and then handle the superscoring process themselves, while others may accept only your self-reported highest scores through the Common App or Coalition App and ask for the official score reports later.
Make sure you understand the policies for each school you're applying to, and best of luck with your applications!
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