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ACT Superscore Calculator

Combine your highest section scores across multiple ACT test dates into one superscore composite. Compare the boost over your best single sitting, see which sections to focus on for a retake, and check it against a target college tier.

Test dates and target school

Each entry needs english, math, and reading as whole-number scores from 1 to 36. Science is optional. Up to 12 sittings.

Superscore composite

31

Average of your three Composite bests: 30.67. Best single-sitting composite: 30.

Superscore boost over best single test: +1 point.

Best section scores across 3 tests

SectionBest score
English30
Math30
Reading32
Science (separate)29
Best English from test 2; Best Math from test 3; Best Reading from test 2; Best Science from test 3

Highly selective target: median composite 32

Your superscore (31) sits 1 point below this tier's median.

Where to focus next

Your weakest sections are English (30) and Math (30). A retake that lifts either score can move the composite because it is the rounded average of three bests.

Which colleges accept ACT superscores?

Colleges set their own policies for multiple ACT scores. Some use ACT's reported Superscore, some recalculate section highs, and others use a single sitting. Verify the current policy on every school's admissions site before sending scores.

ACT Superscore Target Tier Reference

Target medians are this calculator's approximate 2024 admit-pool references, not admission cutoffs.

Target tierMedian compositeExample section averagePolicy reminder
Any four-year college2121, 21, 21Check each school's policy
Good2525, 25, 25Check each school's policy
Selective2828, 28, 28Check each school's policy
Highly selective3232, 32, 32Check each school's policy
Ivy-elite3434, 34, 34Check each school's policy

Frequently Asked Questions about the ACT Superscore Calculator

What is ACT superscoring?
The current ACT Superscore Composite averages your highest English, Math, and Reading scores across eligible test dates, then rounds to a whole number. Science is reported separately and can contribute to a STEM score, but it no longer enters the Composite. This calculator follows the current three-section rule.
Which colleges accept ACT superscores?
Each institution sets its own superscore and test-use policy. Confirm it on the current admissions site before sending scores. The University of California system is test-free for admissions, so it does not use a highest ACT sitting or ACT superscore in comprehensive review.
How does the ACT compute the current Composite?
The current Composite averages English, Math, and Reading, then rounds to the nearest whole number. Science is optional and reported separately when taken. Older ACT reports used four sections, but current and superscored Composites use the three core sections.
Is a retake worth it?
It depends on your target, preparation, cost, deadlines, and each institution's score policy. A lower retake may not lower an official superscore, but colleges can receive test-date details and apply their own policy. Compare your current score with the program's current range before deciding.
Do colleges see all my ACT scores or just the ones I send?
ACT lets you choose score-report options, but the information a college receives and the dates it requires depend on the report type and institution policy. An official Superscore report includes component test information. Review ACT's current reporting terms and each recipient's policy before ordering reports.

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