Complete testing goal

Overview

Time to assess your standardized testing journey and make decisions for applications!

Review Your Scores

• PSAT/NMSQT score and Selection Index
• All SAT attempts (calculate superscore)
• All ACT attempts (calculate superscore)

Compare to Your Targets

For each school on your list:

• Look up the 25th-75th percentile scores
• If your scores are within or above: you're in good shape!
• If below: consider test-optional or August testing

Decision Points

Should You Submit Scores?

• Submit if: At or above the school's 50th percentile
• Consider test-optional if: Significantly below AND your application is strong otherwise

Superscoring

Most colleges take your best section scores across dates. Calculate your superscore for both SAT and ACT.

Looking Ahead

• If satisfied: Focus summer on essays, not testing
• If not satisfied: August 23 SAT or July 11 ACT available
• October testing possible for EA/ED but cutting it close

Perspective

Test scores are just one piece of your application. Strong essays, activities, and grades matter too!