After receiving a CSCA score report, candidates and parents are usually most concerned about when scores are released, what the scores are used for, how to submit them, and how long they remain valid. These points are explained one by one below.
How Long Until Scores Are Released
According to the candidate guide, CSCA scores are usually released within 7 working days after the exam ends. If special circumstances cause a delay, an announcement will be posted on the official website.
Once scores are released, candidates can log in to the official CSCA registration website to check and download the electronic score report.
How Scores Are Calculated
The official website states that the score range for each subject is 0–100.
The official website has not published a unified score cutoff. Each university sets its own score requirements, so the specific requirements of the target institution apply.
How to Submit Scores to Universities
- The electronic score report is an official formal document. All institutions that recognize CSCA scores accept it, and no separate request for sending is required; candidates can submit it directly to the institutions they are applying to.
- Universities that recognize CSCA scores can verify the authenticity of the score report through the official system and can also view the candidate's percentile ranking among test takers worldwide.
- As a result, universities see not only your score, but also where you stand among all test takers.
What the Scores Are Used For
According to the candidate guide, CSCA scores are an important reference for applying for undergraduate admission to Chinese universities and are also required application materials for the review of the Chinese Government Scholarship.
How Long Scores Are Valid
CSCA scores are valid for two years.
The official website gives two different statements on when the validity period begins: one says "from the date the certificate is issued," and the other says "from the date of the exam." If you plan to use your scores near the end of the two-year period, it is advisable to confirm this first with the official website or your target institution.
If You Have Taken the Exam Multiple Times, Which Score to Submit
There is no limit on the number of times you can take the CSCA.
When applying, you can usually submit your best score within the validity period, but the specific policy of the target institution applies.
Next Steps
If you want to know roughly what level you are currently at, you can start with a 15-minute math diagnostic on CSCA.PRO.