Does UC Berkeley Superscore?

UC Berkeley's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.

SAT superscore

N/A

UC Berkeley doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.

ACT superscore

N/A

UC Berkeley doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.

Scores not considered

The University of California system doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.

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Common questions

Does UC Berkeley superscore the SAT?

UC Berkeley doesn't consider SAT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.

Does UC Berkeley superscore the ACT?

UC Berkeley doesn't consider ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.

Does UC Berkeley require the SAT or ACT?

UC Berkeley doesn't consider standardized test scores in admissions. The University of California system doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores at all, so superscoring doesn't apply.

Verified against published 2026–27 policies. Testing policies change. Always confirm with UC Berkeley before you apply.

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