Hello folks, I'm thinking of applying to Stanford and was wondering if they superscore ACT scores? I've taken it a couple of times and would love to merge my best scores! Any insight is valuable, thanks!
Stanford University, like many other colleges, does not superscore the ACT. What this means is that Stanford considers the highest ACT composite score from a single test date, rather than combining your highest scores from each section if they occurred on different test dates.
If you've taken the ACT multiple times, the admissions committee will see all of your scores, but focus primarily on your highest score from a single test day. While this might make you fret over a section where you scored particularly low, remember, the admissions process isn’t solely about test scores. The evaluation is comprehensive and takes multiple factors into consideration, including grades, rigorous coursework, extracurricular involvement, essays, and more.
Good luck with your application to Stanford! Remember to present the most holistic, authentic version of yourself in all components of your application.
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