Standardized Testing

You don’t need a perfect score. You need a smart plan.

Standardized Testing

You don’t need a perfect score. You need a smart plan.

Clear plan. Multiple chances. Real improvement.

Academics make up about 60% of your Whole Candidate Score at the United States Military Academy.

West Point requires:

SAT, ACT, or CLT
Timed exam
Official scores by January 31 of senior year

Good news: West Point superscores — combining your best section scores across multiple test dates.

Improvement counts.

What’s Required

You must take one of:

College Board (SAT)
ACT, Inc. (ACT)
Classic Learning Initiatives (CLT)

Optional writing/science sections are not required.

School Codes:

SAT: 2924
ACT: 2976

How to Build a Smart Test Plan

1. Take Your First Test Early

Best time: spring of junior year.

2. Analyze Your Results

Identify weak areas. Target them.

3. Retest Strategically

Because of superscoring:

Retake if you can improve even one section.
Send all scores.

4. Submit Scores On Time

Official scores must be received by Jan 31 of senior year.

Pro tip: You can submit your application before your final scores.

Timeline Snapshot

Junior Year

Take first exam
Begin prep for retake

Senior Fall

Final testing window

Jan 31

Official scores deadline