Scores are reported separately in each of the four sections on a scale of 1-36. These four scores are averaged to form a “composite score” on the same scale.
ACT provides an automatically calculated ACT superscore to all students who have taken the ACT more than once. It can be beneficial because it takes the average of the four best subject scores from each ACT test attempt and combines them to create your superscore.
Colleges each have their own policies about accepting superscores. If you plan to submit your scores to a specific college or university, first research to see if they accept superscores. An ACT score report costs $15 to send and you can choose to send an individual test score or your superscore. If you do send a superscore report, the college will also receive your highest full composite score along with your superscore. Superscores will be available on your ACT account after you take your second test.