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Should I send ACT Superscore?

There has been some concern that using only the best subject-test scores could overstate students' capabilities. However, research shows ACT superscores are better at predicting success in college than other scoring methods (including recent ACT score, average ACT Composite score, and highest ACT Composite score).
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Do colleges look at Superscore ACT?

ACT supports the use of superscoring in making college admissions decisions. Colleges set their own policies regarding superscoring. However, ACT will supply them at least one full composite score with each superscore, plus all the scores from the test events that are part of the superscore composite.
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Do you submit Superscore?

Many colleges that follow a superscore policy encourage students to submit all test scores, and some colleges require that all scores be sent. This allows them to see and consider the highest section scores consistently and fairly across all applicants.
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Is it better to submit ACT scores or not?

Many colleges publish SAT/ACT score percentiles for admitted and/or enrolled students. If your scores fall in or above the middle 50% at a prospective school, you'll likely benefit from submitting your scores.
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Do Ivy Leagues accept Superscore ACT?

They'll focus on your highest ACT composite (no superscoring), but they'll also consider individual subscores. So for the SAT you can feel confident that they'll superscore, but for the ACT, it's your highest composite score that matters most.
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Does Harvard look at ACT Superscore?

We do not create superscores for applicants. If you choose to submit test scores, we will evaluate your application noting the highest test scores in each section across test dates for the SAT and your strongest sitting for the ACT.
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Is a 32 ACT good enough for Harvard?

Average ACT: 34

The 25th percentile ACT score is 34, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 36. In other words, a 34 places you below average, while a 36 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute ACT requirement at Harvard, but they really want to see at least a 34 to have a chance at being considered.
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Does ACT superscore matter?

There has been some concern that using only the best subject-test scores could overstate students' capabilities. However, research shows ACT superscores are better at predicting success in college than other scoring methods (including recent ACT score, average ACT Composite score, and highest ACT Composite score).
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Does not submitting ACT scores look bad?

Although it may seem doubtful schools really won't penalize you for not submitting test scores, they've put rigorous admission policies in place in order to ensure the process is fair and equal between applicants, whether they submitted scores or not.
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Will not submitting ACT scores hurt?

If scores are not sent, the school simply bases their admission decision off the rest of the application. Test optional schools will not look negatively upon students who choose to not submit test scores. They are “test optional” for a reason, so no need to worry about that.
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Should I self report Superscore?

If you plan on taking advantage of superscoring, we recommend that you self-report all sections of each test sitting. If you are self-reporting sections from multiple test dates then you must submit official reports from each sitting prior to enrollment.
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Does Yale Superscore ACT?

Although most Yale students have completed multiple AP exams prior to matriculating, most do not use acceleration credit to graduate early. For further details see Yale College acceleration policies and the current table of acceleration credit. Does Yale "superscore" the ACT or the SAT? Yes.
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Is 1500 Superscore good?

A 1500 SAT score is incredibly competitive and makes you eligible for admission into all colleges — even the most competitive ones, the Ivy Leagues.
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What do colleges see when you send ACT Superscore?

Colleges that superscore the ACT will look at your highest individual test scores and calculate a new, composite score across all your test dates. Your ACT Superscore is the average of your highest Math, Science, Reading and English test scores.
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Why is your ACT Superscore beneficial?

Superscoring benefits colleges because it places them higher up in the rankings for average exam scores of admitted students. It also benefits students because you get credit for your best scores from each section even if they happened at different times rather than being stuck with a composite score from one test.
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What do colleges see when you send a Superscore?

If you send official test scores to your colleges for the purpose of superscoring, colleges will see the entirety of each test, including your weaker section scores. The vast majority of college admissions offices only pay attention to your highest subscores, ignoring your lowest ones entirely.
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Do Ivy Leagues look at ACT scores?

Generally speaking, you need a minimum ACT score of 31 to get into an Ivy League School. The minimum score is 32 at a few of these schools, including Harvard and Yale. The minimum SAT score to get into an Ivy League school ranges from 690 to 730 for the reading section and from 700 to 730 for the math section.
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Should I submit my 23 ACT score?

Colleges consider a range of ACT scores when making admissions decisions, giving students some flexibility. Commonly, students with scores in the range of 20-23 are still considered competitive at many mid-tier colleges.
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Should I send in a 28 ACT score?

With a 28, you're an extremely competitive candidate at a majority of schools, as well as able to consider applying to more selective institutions as well. Since one of the purposes of taking the ACT is to generate a large number of college options to choose from, a score of 28 accomplishes this goal.
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Does submitting a Superscore look bad?

In summary, superscoring doesn't look bad to colleges. It's generally embraced since it shows your best work in the different sections of the SAT. Just make sure to confirm each college's specific SAT policy, and good luck with the application process!
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Is Superscore less impressive?

In the eyes of colleges that superscore, this student has a perfect score since he or she managed to get an 800 on each section at least once. Superscoring benefits colleges because it places them higher up in the rankings for average SAT scores of admitted students.
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How rare is a 36 ACT Superscore?

Having a perfect ACT score is very rare: Nearly 1.35 million test-takers took the ACT in 2022, and of those, only 3,376 received a 36.
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Should I retake ACT with a 32?

Should I Retake the ACT with a 32 Score? You're in a great position to go to college and, unless a college you really want to apply to wants a higher score, there's no particular reason to retake it. A 32 ACT not only makes you an eligible candidate for acceptance, it also makes you a competitive one.
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What is the Z list at Harvard?

The Z-List is a special category of admission that allows Harvard to accept students who are the children of mega-donors or other highly influential people. Harvard University has a secret way of admitting students who have influential connections but low academic scores: the Z-List.
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Should I submit a 32 ACT to Yale?

Average ACT: 34

The 25th percentile ACT score is 33, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 35. In other words, a 33 places you below average, while a 35 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute ACT requirement at Yale, but they really want to see at least a 33 to have a chance at being considered.
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