How to Calculate SAT and ACT Superscore?
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Before we delve into how to calculate your SAT and ACT Superscore. Let us first know about the exams and what superscore is all about.
SAT – Scholastic Assessment Test or more commonly referred to as SAT is a standardized test that is conducted by The College Board. Students who are looking to pursue higher education abroad mostly in countries such as the United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia among others are required to appear for this written based exam. SAT is broadly classified into two parts, SAT General Test and SAT Subject Test.
SAT General Test assesses the candidates reading and writing capabilities while the SAT Subject Test assesses the candidates’ knowledge about select subjects for further studies. Candidates who are registering for the exam are required to pay a SAT Fee, choose a date and appear for the exam. They can expect their results to be published online. Subject tests are offered in areas such as Literature, History, Mathematics, Sciences and Foreign Languages.
ACT – On similar lines, American College Testing or more commonly referred to as ACT is a standardized test that is required to be taken by students looking for admission in undergraduate schools based in the US and Canada. Candidates wanting to appear for the exam are required to register for the exam, pay an ACT Fee and appear for the exam. There are many colleges that accept both ACT and SAT colleges and many that accept either. This is solely on the discretion of the admission cell of the university/college the student plans to enroll.
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What is Super Scores?
A lot of times, students are unable to achieve their desired scores and are unable to apply to their college/university of choice. Here, students are required to reapply for the same to achieve a higher score. So basically a superscore is calculated, taking into the highest scores achieved by the candidate irrespective of the number of attempts.
Plainly put colleges that superscore are those colleges/universities that take into consideration the students highest score in every section that the student has received on all the dates he has taken the test. The college/university would then calculate an average of the highest section scores together for a new composite score for that particular student. Colleges that superscore SAT/ACT use your best section-level scores, even if they were from different tests. Check out colleges that accept SAT Superscores and colleges that accept ACT Superscores here.
Calculating your SAT Superscore
| Test Taken |
SAT Math Score/ SAT Reading+Writing Section |
Composite Score |
| 1 |
SAT Math Score: 650 SAT Reading+Writing Section: 680 |
1330 |
| 2 |
SAT Math Score: 690 Reading+Writing Section: 740 |
1430 |
| 3 |
SAT Math Score: 720 Reading+Writing Section: 700 |
1420 |
| Super Score |
SAT Math Score: 720 Reading+Writing Section: 740 |
1460 |
Calculating your ACT Superscore
| Test Taken |
Scores |
Composite Score |
| 1 |
English 30 Math 28 Reading 32 Science 20 |
28 |
| 2 |
English 32 Math 26 Reading 30 Science 30 |
30 |
| 3 |
English 26 Math 25 Reading 35 Science 25 |
28 |
| Superscore |
English 32 Math 28 Reading 35 Science 30 |
31 |
Q: How many SAT exam centres are in India?
Q: If I don't meet the SAT cutoff, will I get disqualified for admission?
Some universities require a consolidated SAT cutoff while the other universities may resort their admission policies towards SAT sectional cutoffs. Either ways if something is in the applicant's favour, will drive him to qualify for the said university's admissions. But in case the applicant fails to meet either of the said circumstances, chances are that they disqualify for the admission. Thus, if mentioned, applicants should aim for the given SAT cutoff or slightly higher than the given cutoff.
Q: If a university is not test optional, is it still important to meet SAT cutoff?
In case the applicant is submitting SAT scores and the SAT cutoff is mentioned, then it is likely that the applicants will have to submit the SAT cutoff based on the given requirements. It is important to meet SAT cutoffs if the applicants have them mentioned in the admission requirements. Thus, if the applicant has not taken the test it becomes less important to submit these scores, but if the applicant feels that the scores will enhance their applications and give a better impression, then they should go for it.
Q: Since a lot of US universities have become test optional, is it easy to find their cutoffs?
Yes, since a lot of US universities have become test optional it may be difficult to find their cutoffs. But those who intend on submitting SAT scores despite the test optionality choice, can look up for previous year's SAT cutoffs on the official websites if available. This way the applicant will have an idea of what score is required and plan a strategy to aim for the said cutoff. The previous year's SAT cutoff will not however be the ideal support but it will just give the applicant an idea of what and how to aim for in SAT.
Q: What is the SAT cut-off for the best colleges in the world?
The SAT cutoff for best colleges in the world as ranked by QS for the year 2024 are as follows:
- University of Cambridge: 1460-1500
- University of Oxford: 1480 and above
- Harvard University: 1480-1580
- Stanford University: 1440-1505
- UCL: 1440 and above
- University of California Berkley: 1140-1530
- University of Chicago: 1510-1560
- Cornell University: 1470-1550
- Yale University: 1470-1490
- Princeton University: 1510-1560
This data is dynamic and is subject to change. Thus, please visit the official website for more details.
Q: Which all colleges in India, accept SAT scores and what is the cut-off requirement for the same?
Q: Do Australian universities release SAT cutoffs?
No, usually Australian universities do not release SAT cutoffs, and some of them may not require them also. Only a handful universities of Australia accept SAT scores from international students for admission. The ones who accept SAT scores, may or may not publish SAT cut-offs or minimum SAT score requirements. Even if some universities do that, they give it for a specific course and not for all courses offered at that level in the university in question. Thus, be careful while checking admission requirements.
Q: What was the SAT RW cutoff for top US universities in 2023?
The following are the SAT cutoffs for RW section for US universities for the year 2023:
| Top US Universities | SAT - Reading & Writing Cutoff |
|---|---|
| Harvard University | 710-770 |
| Stanford University | 700-770 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | 730-770 |
| University of California Berkeley (UCB) | 650-740 |
| University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) | 690 |
| Yale University | 740-800 |
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Located across 33 cities, there are around 129 designated SAT exam centres in India. Indian students registering for SAT exam can choose for any one of these test centres out of 120 based on their city and area of accommodation. The SAT centres in India are located at all possible cities and in possible areas of these cities too. Each SAT centre has a unique centre code which differentiates one test centre from the other. Students must exercise caution while choosing a SAT exam centre.