Does Principia Superscore?
Principia College's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
YesYes. Principia superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.
ACT superscore
YesYes. Principia superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.
Principia superscores both exams to find each applicant's strongest combination. Its admissions page suggests submitting when the result reflects academic ability, strengthens merit-aid eligibility, or adds context to a lower GPA.
Source: Principia First-Year Applicants (checked August 3, 2026)
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Common questions
Does Principia superscore the SAT?
Yes. Principia superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.
Does Principia superscore the ACT?
Yes. Principia superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.
Does Principia require the SAT or ACT?
Principia makes SAT and ACT scores completely optional. Applicants who submit them should meet its published minimum of 1010 SAT or 19 ACT, and a strong result may improve academic-scholarship eligibility. Principia superscores both exams to find each applicant's strongest combination. Its admissions page suggests submitting when the result reflects academic ability, strengthens merit-aid eligibility, or adds context to a lower GPA.
Verified against published 2026–27 policies. Testing policies change. Always confirm with Principia before you apply.
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