Does George Washington Superscore?
The George Washington University's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
Yes. George Washington superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.
ACT superscore
GW considers the highest ACT section scores across test dates but says it does not recalculate a new composite from them.
GW reviews the highest SAT and ACT sections across test dates without recalculating an ACT composite. ACT Science is required for B.A./B.S.-M.D. applicants. Scores already on file are hidden from review when an applicant chooses the test-optional path.
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Common questions
Does George Washington superscore the SAT?
Yes. George Washington superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.
Does George Washington superscore the ACT?
GW considers the highest ACT section scores across test dates but says it does not recalculate a new composite from them.
Does George Washington require the SAT or ACT?
GW is test-optional for most first-year applicants. The accelerated B.A./B.S.-M.D. program, homeschooled applicants, and applicants from schools with narrative evaluations must submit SAT or ACT scores. GW reviews the highest SAT and ACT sections across test dates without recalculating an ACT composite. ACT Science is required for B.A./B.S.-M.D. applicants. Scores already on file are hidden from review when an applicant chooses the test-optional path.
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