How Do UCs Calculate/Use/Report SAT Scores?

AskMsSun
Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:14:31 +0000

Q: I know UCs require that all SAT scores be reported, however, do they “super score” internally, do they use the single highest sitting, or some combination/average?

A: “We require all scores and will use the highest scores from a single administration.” Source: [University of California - The examination requirement](http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/requirements/examination-requirement/index.html).

Q: When they publish SAT scores for the freshman class, do they super score, or do they use single best sitting, or some other algorithm such as an average?

A: “We require all scores and will use the highest scores from a single administration.” Source: [University of California - The examination requirement](http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/requirements/examination-requirement/index.html).

Q: Is writing as important as CR/Math?

A: UCs don’t look at individual sections. Although a reader from UCLA told me that they will occasionally look at the writing section to compare it with the personal statement (possibly as a way to detect fraud?). Source: personal conversation with admission staff at various UCs and a UCLA reader.

Q: Does each UC use the same process for admissions/reporting of SAT scores, or does it vary by school?

A: The answers I get from the various campuses are fairly consistent, so I believe the process is the same, if not very similar. Source: personal conversation with admission staff at various UCs.