What Is Superscoring? 

 

When a school scores the ACT test they give each subject section a score that ranges between 1 to 36. These scores are then averaged to get your composite score which is also 1 to 36. When a test is superscored  the highest Math, Science, Reading, and English scores that a student achieved on any of the dates the test was taken are averaged together for a new composite so that the student will end up with the highest possible composite score.

 

What Is The Drawback Of A Super Score?

 

While superscoring means that students are much safer when it comes to retaking the test many times, there is still a cost to be considered  Many super scoring schools will be able to see your test-taking history which can affect how they view the applicant. For example, if you took the ACT more than six times and your scores were not consistent, admissions officers might wonder how seriously you’re taking the test and whether your results are a true measure of your skills.

What Are Some Schools that Allow Superscoring?

Austin College, Boston University, Colgate University, Duquesne University, Eckerd College, Florida State University, Georgia Tech, Wheaton College, and many more colleges all practice superscoring amongst many others.