Does anyone know if Johns Hopkins superscores the ACT? I've taken it twice and my scores are a bit all over the place. Trying to figure out if it's better to retake or rely on a superscore policy.
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Johns Hopkins University does superscore the ACT for undergraduate admissions. This means they'll take your highest section scores from different test dates to create your best possible composite score. When you submit multiple ACT scores, Johns Hopkins will automatically consider your highest Math, Science, English, and Reading scores, even if they're from different test dates.
Your official ACT score report will include all your test attempts, and Hopkins' admissions team will calculate your superscore by combining your best section scores. For example, if you scored higher in Math and Science on your first attempt but better in English and Reading on your second try, they'll use those higher scores to create your optimal composite.
The decision to retake the ACT depends on how your current superscored composite compares to Hopkins' middle 50% range for admitted students, which typically falls between 33-35. If your superscored ACT is significantly below this range, another attempt might be worthwhile. Remember that while test scores are important, they're just one component of your application, considered alongside your academic record, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.
When submitting your ACT scores to Johns Hopkins, make sure to send all test dates you want considered for superscoring. The admissions office needs complete score reports to calculate your superscore accurately. While there's no limit to how many times you can take the ACT, most students find their scores plateau after three or four attempts.
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