SAT Superscore Calculator
Maximize your college admissions potential. Combine your highest section scores from different test dates to find your SAT Superscore.
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The Complete Guide to SAT Superscoring in 2025
In the competitive world of college admissions, every point counts. SAT Superscoring is a policy that allows you to present your absolute best performance to universities. Instead of forcing you to submit a single day's performance, superscoring allows colleges to "cherry-pick" your highest Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (RW) score and your highest Math score from different test dates. Our SAT Superscore Calculator instantly combines your best attempts to show you the "Super" Total that admissions officers will see.
How It Works (Math + RW)
The math is simple addition, but the impact is profound.
- Scenario:
- March SAT: Math: 700, RW: 600 (Total: 1300)
- May SAT: Math: 650, RW: 700 (Total: 1350)
- The Superscore: Combines the 700 Math (March) and 700 RW (May).
- New Total: 1400. That 50-point boost moves you into a higher bracket of competitiveness.
Digital SAT & Superscoring
Good News: The transition to the Digital SAT (Bluebook app) has NOT changed superscoring policies.
- Colleges treat Digital SAT scores exactly the same as paper scores.
- You CAN superscore a paper score (if you have an old one) with a new Digital score.
- The scale (400-1600) remains identical.
3 Strategies to Maximize Your Superscore
1. Use "Score Choice" Wisely
The College Board's Score Choice™ feature allows you to choose which specific test dates you send to colleges. If a college superscores, you should send the two dates that contain your highest section scores. You don't need to send a third date where you did poorly on both.
2. Target Your Study
If you already have a 750 Math but a 600 RW, spend 100% of your time studying Reading & Grammar for your next attempt. It doesn't matter if your Math score drops to a 600 on the re-take; the college will keep your banked 750 Math and combine it with your improved RW.
3. Check the Policy
While most schools superscore, some popular universities (like the University of Wisconsin-Madison or Penn State) have historically looked at single-sitting scores or had unique policies. Always verify on the "Freshman Admission" page of your target school.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does Superscoring look "desperate"?
Absolutely not. Colleges want to report higher average test scores for their rankings. They encourage you to superscore because it makes their incoming class look smarter. It is a win-win.
How many times should I take the SAT?
We recommend 2-3 times. Taking it more than 4 times rarely yields significant improvement and costs money ($60+ per test).
Can I superscore within a single test?
No. You cannot take the best customized Reading module and combine it with the best Writing module. The RW section score (200-800) is a single unit. You combine the full RW score with the full Math score.
Is calculating it automatic?
On your College Board dashboard, you will see your scores for each date. You generally have to do the mental math yourself, which is why we built this calculator! However, the Common App will ask for your "Highest RW" and "Highest Math" separately.
Does the ACT superscore more often?
Historically, SAT superscoring was more common, but now both tests are superscored by about 90% of colleges. There is no longer a significant advantage to one over the other in this regard.
Ready to Superscore Your SAT?
Use our free calculator to see how much your score improves with superscoring. It's the smartest way to present your abilities to potential colleges.
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