Superscoring has become a popular scoring policy across many U.S. colleges. If you are trying to figure out which schools will consider your highest SAT section scores from different test dates, you are in the right place. This guide gives you a simple explanation of superscoring, a massive list of colleges that use it, and key things you should keep in mind while planning your testing strategy.
Superscoring is a score-reporting policy that allows colleges to evaluate your highest SAT section scores across all test attempts. If you take the SAT more than once, colleges with a superscore policy will pick your highest Math score and your highest Reading and Writing score, even if they were earned on different dates. Your final reported score becomes a combination of your strongest performances.
Superscoring can boost your admissions profile and helps you use each test attempt strategically. Many students focus on improving one section at a time since they know colleges will mix and match their best numbers.
Below is an extensive list of colleges that superscore the SAT. This list is drawn from public admissions policies and superscoring disclosures. We recommend searching the list (using ctrl+f or command+f) to quickly find any college you plan on applying to.
Superscoring can be incredibly helpful, but it comes with a few things you need to watch carefully.
• Some colleges superscore only the SAT, not the ACT
• Some schools require students to submit all of their scores even when they superscore
• Some may not combine paper and digital SAT section scores
• Some schools superscore the ACT but not the SAT
• Some schools are test optional but still accept superscores if you choose to submit
You can get a real advantage if you plan your testing timeline around schools that superscore because one strong section result can always carry forward.
Not all colleges use superscoring, and some have different policies regarding old vs new SAT scores or whether they will superscore both the SAT and the ACT.
It is essential to check the specific score policy of each college you are applying to on their admissions website.
