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UT-Austin will remain test-optional for Fall/Spring 2023 first-time freshmen applicants. They say simply that all applicants will be reviewed holistically without any additional details. Still, I expect more than three-quarters of UT-Austin applicants to submit their test scores.
Northwestern University holds high standards for its applicants, and although many schools are now test-optional, standardized testing remains a significant aspect of the college application process. Through 2026, Northwestern remains test-optional. What percent of Northwestern applicants submit the ACT?
If your GPA is lower than suggested at the time you apply, you may have to perform above average on your standardized tests and be able to demonstrate significant impact in other parts of your life beyond academics like your extracurricular activities. To be competitive, you should aim to score within or above this range.
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. I hope this helps to clarify some of the fun nuances of the Coalition application.
They publish a breakdown of these factors in a document called the Common Data Set. 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. Let’s break it down.
Harvard University requires much of its applicants if they hope to be successful. Across schools nationwide, standardized testing is a notorious part of the college application process – this article breaks down Harvard-specific ACT requirements and Harvard ACT scores. Should I go test-optional?
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