Do all schools superscore the ACT?

Not all colleges superscore the ACT, and the policies vary significantly between institutions. While SAT superscoring has become increasingly common, ACT superscoring is less widespread. Many selective colleges and universities now offer ACT superscoring, including schools like Yale, Boston University, and Georgia Tech, but it's far from universal.

ACT superscoring combines your highest section scores from different test dates to create a new composite score. For example, if you scored highest in English in June and highest in Math in September, schools that superscore would use those best sections to calculate your final score. This policy benefits students who perform well in different areas on different test dates.

To find out if a specific college superscores the ACT, check the school's admissions website under their standardized testing requirements. Most colleges clearly state their testing policies, including whether they superscore the ACT. You can also contact the admissions office directly if the information isn't readily available online. Keep in mind that some schools might have a mixed approach - they might superscore the SAT but not the ACT, or they might consider your highest scores from different sections informally without officially superscoring.

When applying to colleges, you'll typically need to send all your ACT scores from every test date, even if the school superscores. This allows admissions officers to verify your highest section scores and calculate your superscored composite. Remember that even if a school doesn't officially superscore, many admissions officers will still notice and consider your highest section scores across different test dates when reviewing your application.