Does UW Superscore?
University of Washington's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
YesYes. UW superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.
ACT superscore
YesYes. UW superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.
Washington says it superscores multiple submitted tests, but admission readers normally do not see scores. Very high scores can help a small number of applicants; international English-proficiency rules remain separate.
Source: Washington first-year test scores (checked September 25, 2026)
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Common questions
Does UW superscore the SAT?
Yes. UW superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.
Does UW superscore the ACT?
Yes. UW superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.
Does UW require the SAT or ACT?
Washington does not require SAT or ACT scores from most applicants, but homeschooled students and students from schools without standard letter or numeric grades must submit them. Washington says it superscores multiple submitted tests, but admission readers normally do not see scores. Very high scores can help a small number of applicants; international English-proficiency rules remain separate.
Checked against UW's published admissions guidance for 2026–27. Testing policies change. Confirm with UW before you apply.
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