Does Bowdoin Superscore?
Bowdoin College's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
YesYes. Bowdoin superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.
ACT superscore
YesYes. Bowdoin superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.
Bowdoin combines the highest SAT reading and math results across dates. Its ACT superscore uses the highest English, Reading, and Math subscores; science is excluded from the recalculated composite even when submitted.
Source: Bowdoin Test Optional Policy (checked August 3, 2026)
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Common questions
Does Bowdoin superscore the SAT?
Yes. Bowdoin superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.
Does Bowdoin superscore the ACT?
Yes. Bowdoin superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.
Does Bowdoin require the SAT or ACT?
Bowdoin lets applicants decide whether SAT or ACT results reflect their academic ability. Students can ask Bowdoin to review one test type while suppressing another before the application deadline. Bowdoin combines the highest SAT reading and math results across dates. Its ACT superscore uses the highest English, Reading, and Math subscores; science is excluded from the recalculated composite even when submitted.
Verified against published 2026–27 policies. Testing policies change. Always confirm with Bowdoin before you apply.
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