Application Tests Policies Standardized Testing 
Shemmassian Academic Consulting
JULY 9, 2023
This became especially true in 2020, given changes in test administration and colleges’ testing policies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Two years later, colleges continue to update their testing requirements, with some extending their test-optional periods and others opting for permanent changes.
Top Tier Admissions
APRIL 12, 2024
Other Ivy League institutions, including Dartmouth College , Yale University , and Brown University , announced recently they would require standardized test scores again, effective for the Class of 2029. START NOW Harvard will accept alternative forms of testing, such as AP exam results , only in exceptional circumstances.
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AdmissionSight
APRIL 3, 2025
Scoring 960 on the SAT places you around the 41st percentile , meaning you performed better than about a third of test-takers nationwide. While this score is below the national average of 1050 , it still makes you eligible for admission at many colleges, particularly those with test-optional policies or more flexible admissions standards.
Next Admit College Admissions Blog
JUNE 26, 2024
UIUC follows a test-optional policy , meaning that SAT or ACT scores are not mandatory for all first-year applicants. However, standardized test scores can help strengthen your application if they are competitive. For the most recent admissions cycle, 44% of applicants submitted SAT scores.
Next Admit College Admissions Blog
MAY 4, 2024
For the admissions cycle spanning 2024–25, Northwestern University maintains a test-optional policy. However, applicants may choose to submit these scores along with other optional forms of testing, such as Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate scores. What percentage of Northwestern applicants submit the SAT?
Tex Admissions
MARCH 21, 2022
Test-optional admissions should not change much how you approach your essays or resume although I can imagine letters of recommendation may be more important to provide context to your academic abilities and achievements. UT will be as competitive as ever, and UT going test-optional will not impact most applicants.
Next Admit College Admissions Blog
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
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. What are Harvard’s ACT requirements?
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