No. You send individual test dates. The college calculates the superscore if they use that policy.
Superscoring Explained
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Superscoring means a college combines your best section scores from different test dates into one composite. Here’s how it works and why it matters.
How Superscoring Works
If you take the SAT twice, the college takes your best Reading & Writing score from either date and your best Math score from either date, then combines them. That new total is your “superscore.”
Not Every School Does It
Many schools superscore the SAT; some consider only your best single sitting. Check each college’s admissions or testing policy page.
Strategy Implications
Superscoring can make retakes more valuable: you’re not replacing the whole test, just lifting a section. It can also reduce stress about one bad section on a given day.
Plan Your Sittings
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FAQ
It depends on the school. Some require all scores; others allow you to choose which dates to send.
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