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SAT Superscore Calculator
Compare multiple SAT attempts, combine the highest Reading & Writing and Math section scores, and see exactly which test dates build the result.
Calculator selects
Highest sectionsThe best Reading & Writing and Math scores may come from different dates.Result includes
Sources + gainSee which attempts contributed and compare with your best single-test total.Your calculation
Build your section-by-section comparison
Add one complete row per test date. Blank extra rows are ignored, but partial rows need both scores.
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Add each test dateEnter Reading & Writing and Math together.
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Compare sectionsThe calculator finds each section maximum.
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Review the source mapSee which attempts create the superscore.
SAT superscore
SAT Superscore —/ 1600
Highest Reading & Writing
— / 800—Highest Math
— / 800—Best single-test score— / 1600
Superscore difference—
How to use this result
A calculation to verify against each college’s policy
This shows the highest mathematical combination in your entries. It does not confirm whether a particular college will superscore or which test dates it requires.
Source map
Your attempt summary
Highlighted labels show which attempts supply the highest section scores.
Attempt
- R&W
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- Math
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- Total
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The calculation
How SAT superscoring works
A superscore compares the two sections independently instead of choosing only the highest complete test total.
Find the highest Reading & Writing score
Compare that section across every complete attempt you entered.
Find the highest Math score
Repeat the comparison for Math; the winning score can come from another date.
Add those two section maximums
Their sum is the calculated superscore, from 400 to 1600.
Highest Reading & Writing + highest Math = calculated SAT superscore
Know the difference
Three score ideas that are easy to confuse
Keeping these separate helps you interpret the result and send scores correctly.
Single-test total
Two sections from one date
Reading & Writing plus Math from the same SAT administration.
Superscore
Highest sections across dates
A college may combine section maximums when its score-use policy permits.
Score Choice
Select complete test dates to send
College Board’s service selects SAT scores by test date, not individual sections.
Worked example
How two test dates produce a 1480 superscore
The highest section values come from different attempts in this example.
| Test | Reading & Writing | Math | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test 1 | 700 | 720 | 1420 |
| Test 2 | 680 | 780 | 1460 |
| Highest sections | 700 | 780 | 1480 |
Highest R&W700 from Test 1
Highest Math780 from Test 2
Calculated superscore1480
Above best single test20 points
SAT Superscore Calculator FAQ
Clear answers about section selection, score sending, and how to interpret this calculation.
What is an SAT superscore?
An SAT superscore combines your highest Reading & Writing section score with your highest Math section score across multiple SAT test dates.
How is an SAT superscore calculated?
Find the highest Reading & Writing score, find the highest Math score, and add those two scaled section scores.
Can my highest section scores come from different test dates?
Yes. Combining highest section scores from different test dates is the central calculation performed by this tool.
Does every college use SAT superscores?
No universal policy applies. Colleges and individual programs can use different score policies, so verify the current policy of every institution you are considering.
Can my superscore be lower than my highest single-test score?
No. The maximum Reading & Writing score plus the maximum Math score cannot be lower than the total of either section pair from a complete attempt.
Can my superscore stay the same as my best SAT score?
Yes. This happens when combining the highest sections does not improve on your best complete single-test total.
Can I enter practice-test scores?
You can use scaled practice-test section scores for personal planning, but that result is not an official college-reported superscore.
Is a superscore a new test score on my College Board record?
No. This calculator creates a comparison from existing section scores. A college that superscores applies its own policy to the test-date scores it receives.
Can Score Choice send only my best section from each test date?
No. College Board states that SAT scores are selected and sent by complete test date, not as individual Math or Reading & Writing sections. Check each recipient’s current score-use requirements before sending.
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