Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 9, 2023

If your child is applying to colleges this cycle, or in the next year or two, you may be wondering which colleges are adopting test-optional policies—a trend that is increasing nationwide. Test-optional colleges” are institutions that don’t penalize applicants for withholding their SAT or ACT scores.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MAY 4, 2024

Be sure to explore our other posts covering Northwestern’s ACT stats and requirements! For the admissions cycle spanning 2024–25, Northwestern University maintains a test-optional policy. This means that first-year or transfer candidates applying for fall 2025 entry are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 11, 2024

Be sure to also check out our other article that dives into Georgia Tech’s ACT statistics and requirements! Georgia Tech requires official standardized test scores from all admitted students. However, admissions officers base their decisions on many factors during their holistic review, not just standardized test scores.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), known for its academic excellence and research advances , sets high standards for its applicants. Be sure to also check out our post on UIUC’s ACT stats and requirements! While perfect scores are rare, a high score in the Math section can significantly boost your application.

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 15, 2023

How much do standardized tests matter for colleges? If I (as a student) test, what's the right test for me, ACT vs SAT? How should I prep for the SAT or ACT? Defining terms: What’s the difference between “test optional” and “test blind/free”? 75% of applicants scored 1470+ or a 34.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 21, 2022

I also anticipate test-optinal playing a role in straight A students who attend private or early college high schools with small (less than 100) graduating classes where it’s more difficult to rank highly. If you’re outside of the top 6%, I suggest submitting your SAT/ACT if it’s higher than 28 or 1350. Louis, and Yale.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 20, 2025

Heres the difference: Test-optional schools let you decide whether to submit your score. If your SAT score isnt strong, you can simply leave it out and focus on other parts of your application. Test-blind schools dont consider SAT scores at alleven if you submit them. What is the difference between the SAT and the ACT?

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 11, 2024

Typically required: Transcripts with GPA and course selection (remember to include any college transcripts if applicable) Test scores (SAT/ACT, AP, IB, etc.) You can also reflect on your college preferences, draft a tentative college list, and start college research. For juniors, the next few months are vital.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Georgia Tech Acceptance Rate Georgia Tech Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision, and Transfer Acceptance Rate Georgia Tech GPA Requirements Georgia Tech SAT Requirements Georgia Tech ACT Requirements Is Georgia Tech a good fit for me? Either an SAT or ACT score is required for application to this school.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Its important to know that Columbia is committed to making the process accessible to all applicants. Test scores (optional) Even though Columbia University is test-optional , submitting your SAT or ACT scores can still help give your application an extra boost. A solid score could give you an edge!

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BestColleges

JANUARY 19, 2023

Preparing for college as a high school student can be chaotic with entrance exams, extracurriculars, GPAs, scholarships, and applications confusing students and their parents or guardians. When do I take the ACT? When do I apply for scholarships? What's the FAFSA? Why does my GPA matter? When do I fill out the Common App?

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North Star Admissions Consulting

JULY 2, 2020

Here are some insights about the impact of Covid on college applications. Test Optional v. Test Blind. A growing number of schools, including all 8 Ivy League universities and Stanford, are test optional for the class of 2021. For the class of 2021, the coronavirus pandemic complicates the situation.

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Elite Open School

JANUARY 20, 2021

Earlier this week, the College Board announced some major changes to their suite of college application tests. SAT Subject Tests will no longer be offered On January 19, the College Board officially announced that they would no longer offer SAT Subject Tests.

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Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This process is very tedious, so I recommend starting the app a few weeks early and ensuring you have your HS transcript (+community college transcript if you did dual enrollment) ready to go when you work on the application. Yes, that is 0.4%.)

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 22, 2024

In general, when it comes to education, Penn is looking for top students, and you should show that through a rigorous transcript, great GPA, and class rank, if applicable. Test Scores Penn is currently test-optional. You should push yourself to be at the “top of your class,” whether that is an official rank or not.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 27, 2023

The following are the general prerequisites for undergraduate applicants: Application: Interested students must submit either the QuestBridge, Coalition, or Common Application. Test results: Candidates must send their SAT or ACT scores as well as any SAT Subject Tests that may be necessary for some majors.

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