Does Barnard Superscore?
Barnard College's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
YesYes. Barnard superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.
ACT superscore
YesYes. Barnard superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.
Barnard combines the highest SAT or ACT section scores across sittings. Applicants should report their ACT sections as received instead of calculating a composite themselves, because Barnard recalculates the ACT superscore.
Source: Barnard Standardized Testing (checked August 3, 2026)
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Common questions
Does Barnard superscore the SAT?
Yes. Barnard superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.
Does Barnard superscore the ACT?
Yes. Barnard superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.
Does Barnard require the SAT or ACT?
Barnard lets first-year and transfer applicants applying through the 2027 admission cycles choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores. It does not request replacement materials from students who apply without scores. Barnard combines the highest SAT or ACT section scores across sittings. Applicants should report their ACT sections as received instead of calculating a composite themselves, because Barnard recalculates the ACT superscore.
Verified against published 2026–27 policies. Testing policies change. Always confirm with Barnard before you apply.
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