What Is the GMAT Superscore?A GMAT Superscore is an additional score data point representing a test taker's best aggregate performance across all valid GMAT Focus Edition attempts, delivered at a test center or online. It is calculated by combining the highest section scores across those attempts.
It does not replace your original scores - each attempt and its associated scores remain part of your score history. The Superscore is simply an additional number that gets reported alongside them.
When Does It Launch?GMAC is targeting early-to-mid August for the rollout. They will update their support page and send a follow-up communication once a confirmed launch date is set.
How Is It Calculated?The Superscore is generated automatically - you don't manually pick section scores. It takes your highest Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights scores from across your eligible attempts and combines them into one score on the same 205–805 scale as the regular Total Score. No percentile ranking is attached to it.
If two attempts have the same highest section score, the score from the more recent attempt is used.
How much can it move the needle? Based on historical data, candidates may see a 20–50-point increase between their single or first attempt Total Score and their Superscore.
Who Is Eligible?Only valid GMAT Focus Edition attempts count. GMAT 10th edition scores and any expired Focus Edition scores are excluded from the calculation. Since Focus Edition scores won't start expiring until 2028, GMAC says they are still working through the policy details on how expiration will interact with the Superscore going forward.
Sending It to SchoolsYou cannot opt out of sending a Superscore. If you have one, it will automatically be included in every Official School Score Report when you choose to send a single attempt score to a program.
The school report will include: the Superscore itself, the individual section scores used to calculate it, the exam date and delivery method for each of those sections, and an explanation of how the Superscore was derived. Schools will also continue to see your individual single-attempt score.
If your Superscore increases after a retake, you'll need to send a new score report - at that point, your updated Superscore will automatically be included.
What If a School Says They Don't Accept Superscores?It's up to each school whether to use the Superscore in their admissions criteria. However, GMAC recommends sending your score anyway, since it will appear on the Official Score Report regardless. Schools are already aware that the Superscore is automatically included and that candidates cannot opt out.
Should You Change Your Prep Strategy?GMAC encourages candidates to continue prioritizing their best Section and Total Scores on each attempt rather than gaming the system - since all Superscores sent to schools will be accompanied by the single attempt score you choose to send. Schools will still see both.
Bottom line for GC members: This is a meaningful change for retakers. If your QR was strong on attempt 1 but your VR peaked on attempt 2, those can now combine into a stronger reported number. Keep an eye out for the August launch. 👀
Sources: mba.com official GMAT Superscore FAQ pages, updated June 15, 2026