Does Southwestern Superscore?
Southwestern University's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
YesYes. Southwestern says it superscores the SAT and uses an applicant's highest submitted SAT superscore in its review.
ACT superscore
YesYes. Southwestern says it superscores the ACT and uses an applicant's highest submitted ACT superscore in its review.
Applicants choose whether scores are included in both admission and scholarship review. Students using the test-optional path complete an evaluative interview, while submitted SAT and ACT results are superscored before Southwestern compares them.
Source: Southwestern Admission Criteria (checked August 3, 2026)
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Common questions
Does Southwestern superscore the SAT?
Yes. Southwestern says it superscores the SAT and uses an applicant's highest submitted SAT superscore in its review.
Does Southwestern superscore the ACT?
Yes. Southwestern says it superscores the ACT and uses an applicant's highest submitted ACT superscore in its review.
Does Southwestern require the SAT or ACT?
Southwestern lets many applicants choose test-optional review, but requires scores from international and home-schooled applicants and students seeking the Brown or Garey Scholarship programs. Applicants choose whether scores are included in both admission and scholarship review. Students using the test-optional path complete an evaluative interview, while submitted SAT and ACT results are superscored before Southwestern compares them.
Verified against published 2026–27 policies. Testing policies change. Always confirm with Southwestern before you apply.
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