If I take the SAT or ACT more than once, how is the score to be used in my certification determined?

Q: If I take the SAT or ACT more than once, how is the score to be used in my certification determined?

A: Your SAT sum score will be calculated using the critical reading and math sub scores. If the SAT is taken more than once, the NCAA Eligibility Center will use the highest of those sub scores to maximize the total score used in the student’s certification.

Here is an example of a student taking the SAT in October 2013 and December 2013:

SAT (10/13)	Math 350	Critical Reading 470	Total Score 820
SAT (12/13)	Math 420	Critical Reading 440	Total Score 860
Scores Used:	Math 420	Critical Reading 470	Total Score 890

Bold indicates best score.

The same would be true for the ACT sum score. The NCAA Eligibility Center will use the best English, math, reading and science sub scores from different test dates to maximize the test score used.