Does Boston University have a favorable policy towards SAT superscores? I'm planning my testing calendar and need to know if spreading efforts over multiple dates is worthwhile.
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Boston University uses SAT superscoring to evaluate test scores from multiple test dates, which can work to your advantage during the admissions process. When you submit multiple SAT scores, BU will take your highest Math section score and your highest Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section score, even if they're from different test dates, to create your best possible composite score.
Taking the SAT multiple times can be beneficial when applying to Boston University because of this superscoring policy. For example, if you score 680 in Math and 620 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing on your first attempt, then score 640 in Math and 680 in Reading and Writing on your second attempt, BU will consider your score as 680 Math and 680 Reading and Writing, giving you a superscored total of 1360.
Boston University typically recommends taking the SAT no more than three times. This recommendation balances the potential benefits of improving your scores with the time and energy required for test preparation. When planning your testing calendar, consider scheduling your first SAT early enough to allow time for retaking the test if needed, ideally completing all attempts by the fall of your senior year.
While Boston University values strong test scores, they review applications holistically, considering your academic performance, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation alongside your SAT scores. The superscore policy simply ensures that you receive credit for your best performance in each section, regardless of when you achieved it.
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