Does Yale Superscore?

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

SAT superscore

Yes

Yes. Yale superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.

ACT superscore

Yes

Yes. Yale superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.

SAT/ACT requiredMid-50% SAT: 1500–1570

Yale requires the SAT or ACT from first-year and transfer applicants. An ACT composite superscore must match the testing agency's calculation; applicants should not combine old and redesigned ACT versions themselves.

Source: Yale Undergraduate Admissions standardized testing (checked September 25, 2026)

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Common questions

Does Yale superscore the SAT?

Yes. Yale superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.

Does Yale superscore the ACT?

Yes. Yale superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.

Does Yale require the SAT or ACT?

Yale requires SAT or ACT scores for the 2026–27 admissions cycle. Yale requires the SAT or ACT from first-year and transfer applicants. An ACT composite superscore must match the testing agency's calculation; applicants should not combine old and redesigned ACT versions themselves.

Checked against Yale's published admissions guidance for 2026–27. Testing policies change. Confirm with Yale before you apply.

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