By Shelly Rufin, MSHS, MSCC, Dr. (Hn)
Founder EDFIN College Planning
College Consultant/32 Year FAFSA Pro
Certified WASFAA, NASFAA Title IV Funding
Harvard Business School
32 years serving thousands of students
Serving families for over three-decades
February 15th, 2025 at 11:00 am
Many colleges have recently implemented a "test-optional" policy for college entrance exams, offering increased flexibility and choice in the admissions process, whether on a temporary or permanent basis. Read more to find out what is best for you with advice from 32-year college planning pro, Shelly Rufin.
What does this mean?
Test-optional means that the college allows the applicants to decide whether they want to submit their SAT and ACT test scores or not. This does not mean that colleges do not care about their applicants' test scores, but it is based on whether they think that their scores accurately show their academic success. However, many colleges have different variations when it comes to the test-optional policy.
The Variations:
Test-Optional admissions for everyone
Under this policy, all applicants are allowed to decide if they would like to include their test scores or not, regardless of GPA.
Test-Optional for Some
With this policy, you would have to meet a minimum GPA requirement in order to have the option to not submit test scores. Test scores may also be required under certain circumstances, regardless of GPA, such as being homeschooled or international students. There may also be instances in which they are required, depending on whether your chosen program is nursing, engineering, or any other STEM-related major.
Test Flexible
This policy allows you the option to fulfill the school's requirements by taking a test other than the SAT or ACT, such as Advanced Placement Exams.
Test Blind
This means that college admissions will not look at the test scores even if they were submitted.
Note: There are some colleges that are test-optional or test-blind but require the scores for other uses. These uses could be in order to consider an applicant for scholarships, course placement, and even for academic counseling.
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