Superscores

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I've heard a lot of people talk about superscores. What exactly is a superscore? I thought it's the 1st SAT score that a person receives, is that right?</p>

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<p>No, it’s the highest score that you scored on each section of the SATs combined. For example, if you took it more than once and you did worse in a certain section, some colleges only consider the highest score you’ve received in each category.</p>

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<p>So, if I did really well in the math section the first time I took it, really well on the writing the second time, then they would add the best math section and the best writing section?</p>

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<p>I’m moving this thread to the SAT forum.</p>

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<p>That’s exactly right!</p>

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<p>Yup…</p>

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<p>Do most colleges do this?</p>

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<p>Many, but not all.</p>

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<p>Does this mean that when you apply to different colleges, you will submit different SAT/subjects test scores? That is, I will be able to send a SAT superscore to one college, and all my scores to another?</p>