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3 | College | SAT/ACT NOT Required (Y/N)? | Relevant Notes/Details | Date Updated | Web Link (if available) | |||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Amherst College | Y | For the class of 2021 only | 13-Apr-20 | https://www.amherst.edu/admission/apply/firstyear/testing | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Arizona State University | Y | test scores only required for merit scholarship consideration | https://admission.asu.edu/first-year/apply | ||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Babson College | Y | For the class of 2021 only | Apr 14 | https://entrepreneurship.babson.edu/test-optional-policy/?fbclid=IwAR11V9XlsMwn00SCFhyvaMRs0B3S5ENv3KvPYJWY5dc3dek8AipxFLxyK-g | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Barnard College | Y | For the class of 2021 only | April 27 | https://barnard.edu/news/barnard-implements-test-optional-admission-policy-one-year?fbclid=IwAR3GjA4D5HQ_TczHeRLMGzD6KrulKb86bcSy_jDaWI9KIFMBxe0742kRKg8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Bates College | Y | Has been test optional for decades | 13-Apr-20 | https://www.bates.edu/admission/optional-testing/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Boston College | Y | For the class of 2021 only | June 15, 2020 | https://www.bc.edu/content/bc-web/admission/apply/test-optional.html | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Boston University | Y | For the class of 2021 only | 13-Apr-20 | http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/first-year/#Tests | |||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Bowdoin College | Y | Has been test optional for decades | 13-Apr-20 | https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/our-process/test-optional-policy/index.html | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Brandeis University | Y | Was test optional prior to COVID-19 pandemic | 13-Apr-20 | https://www.brandeis.edu/admissions/apply/testing.html | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Brown University | Y | For the class of 2021 only | June 15, 2020 | https://admission.brown.edu/first-year/standardized-tests/testing-requirements-2020-21?fbclid=IwAR0Eb9hMAy47i5JKZpQZw-vEEmDUtomuaViUNU_5JdQ2WjdpesITtx5q06s | |||||||||||||||||||||
14 | California Institute of Technology | Y | New this spring, for c/o 2021 and 2022 | June 7, 2020 | https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/caltech-announces-two-year-moratorium-sat-and-act-requirements?fbclid=IwAR22wtNWRtrQwtu_6Eq-QRxlF8u6zsJDDFja3Q-T3pQddchV9XAPTqVyPQM | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | California Polytechnic State University | Y | For the Class of 2021 only | 24-June-2020 | https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/freshman/Pages/first-time-freshman-guidance.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Carleton College | Y | For Class of 2021 only | June 16, 2020 | https://www.carleton.edu/admissions/apply/steps/criteria/#:~:text=Carleton%20is%20adopting%20a%20test,you%20may%20still%20submit%20them.&text=If%20you%20decide%20to%20submit,the%20SAT%20or%20the%20ACT. | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Carnegie Mellon University | Y | For Class of 2021 only | 18-June-2020 | https://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/standardized-test-requirements | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Case Western Reserve University | Y | For the class of 2021 only | 13-Apr-20 | https://case.edu/admission/apply | |||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Chapman University | Y | new this spring, appears to be permanent | April 6, 2020 | https://www.chapman.edu/admission/undergraduate/how-to-apply/test-optional.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Claremont McKenna College | Y | For the class of 2021 only | 4-28 | https://www.cmc.edu/news/cmc-adopts-sat-act-test-optional-policy-for-fall-2021-applicants | |||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Colby College | Y | Test optional since 2018 | 13-Apr-20 | https://www.colby.edu/admission/apply/first-year-faq/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Colgate University | Y | For the class of 2021 only | 13-Apr-20 | https://www.colgate.edu/news/stories/colgate-university-test-optional-fall-2021-applicants | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 | College of William and Mary | Y | Permanently | 24-June-2020 | https://www.wm.edu/admission/undergraduateadmission/how-to-apply/freshmanapplicants/standardizedtesting/index.php | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Colorado College | Y | Was test flexible prior to Covid-19 pndemic | 13-Apr-20 | https://www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/application/testing/admission-test-optional.html | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Columbia University | Y | For Class of 2021 only | 6/3/2020 | https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/content/revised-testing-policy-2020-2021?fbclid=IwAR05Md758iuNqXnCwDusRLRZWcdrZ2mviNZE3G6EISivdsxtULpgVuj_pHk | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Connecticut College | Y | Was test optional prior to COVID-19 pandemic | 13-Apr-20 | https://www.conncoll.edu/admission/apply/standardized-test-policy/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Cornell University | Y | For the Class of 2021 Only | 18-June-20 | https://admissions.cornell.edu/news/cornell-university-suspends-actsat-testing-requirement-2021-applicants#:~:text=Cornell%20University%20Suspends%20ACT%2FSAT%20Testing%20Requirement%20for%202021%20Applicants,-The%20SARS%2DCOV&text=Due%20to%20this%20extraordinary%20circumstance,from%20ACT%20or%20SAT%20exams. | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Dartmouth College | Y | For Class of 2021 only | June 3, 2020 | https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/follow/blog/lee-coffin/dartmouth-adopts-test-optional-policy-class-2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Davidson College | Y | New this spring - test optional for 3 year pilot program | 13-Apr-20 | https://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/apply/admission-policies/testing-policy | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Drexel University | Y | For Class of 2021 only (except for the accelerated med program, which will still require scores) | 18-June-20 | https://drexel.edu/undergrad/apply/freshmen-instructions/standardized-tests/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Duke University | Y | For Class of 2021 only | 18-June-20 | https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2020/06/duke-university-test-optional-2021-admissions | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Emory University | Y | For Class of 2021 Only | 25-June-2020 | https://blog.emoryadmission.com/2020/06/test_optional/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Fordham University | Y | For the Classes of 2021 and 2022 | May 7, 2020 | https://www.fordham.edu/info/20531/apply/11547/students_applying_for_fall_2021_and_beyond?fbclid=IwAR2WFRn8WXC4ErO4zRSBSwDP6z-jM7C50ewnz6wGCvbuWxudYuRmalf1x2g | |||||||||||||||||||||
34 | George Washington University | Y | Was test optional prior to COVID-19 pandemic | 13-Apr-20 | https://www.thoughtco.com/george-washington-university-admissions-787585 | |||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Georgetown University | Y | For Class of 2021 Only | 18-June-20 | https://uadmissions.georgetown.edu/flexible-testing-requirements/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Georgia Institute of Technology | Y | For Class of 2021 Only | 28-Aug-20 | https://www.usg.edu/coronavirus/usg_waives_test_score_requirement_for_spring_summer_fall_21 | |||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Gonzaga University | Y | For the class of 2021 only | 4-15 | https://www.gonzaga.edu/news-events/stories/2020/4/14/gonzaga-university-will-be-test-optional-for-class-of-2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Harvard University | Y | For the class of 2021 only | June 15, 2020 | https://college.harvard.edu/about/news-announcements/admissions-application-considerations-class-2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Harvey Mudd College | Y | For the Classes of 2021 and 2022 | 24-June-2020 | https://www.hmc.edu/admission/2020/06/19/harvey-mudd-eliminates-sat-act-requirement-for-fall-2021-fall-2022-applicants/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Haverford College | Y | Will be test optional for classes '21, '22, '23 | 13-Apr-20 | https://www.haverford.edu/admission/applying/application-instructions | |||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Johns Hopkins University | Y | For the Classs of 2021 only | June 16, 2020 | https://apply.jhu.edu/standardized-test-information/?utm_content=coviweb-061620&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_source=counselor&utm_medium=email | |||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Kenyon College | Y | For the Class of 2021 only | 18-June-20 | https://www.kenyon.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply/required-submission-of-standardized-testing-score-choice/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Lehigh University | Y | For the class of 2021 only (except for prospective athletes) | 16-Jun-20 | https://www2.lehigh.edu/news/lehigh-adopts-test-optional-policy-for-student-applicants-during-the-2020-21-academic-year | |||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Lewis & Clark College | Y | Was test optional prior to COVID-19 pandemic | 13-Apr-20 | https://college.lclark.edu/offices/admissions/apply/portfolio_path/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Loyola Marymount University | Y | For the class of 2021 only | 14-Apr-20 | http://www.laloyolan.com/news/lmu-waives-standardized-test-score-requirements-for-fall-2021-applicants/article_901c6067-2ab0-5374-805e-87d0e65347dc.html?fbclid=IwAR0tOuMd1zhCTAoetLBAdAdBNTBEXqRwxqx8_TkM-LKhCzsbn__PYRzj9Zs | |||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Macalester College | Y | New this year and will be permanent | 18-June-20 | https://www.macalester.edu/news/2020/04/macalester-college-adopts-test-optional-admissions-policy/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Y | For the Class of 2021 Only | 16-July-2020 | https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/we-are-suspending-our-sat-act-requirement-for-the-2020-2021-application-cycle/?fbclid=IwAR37E6n5mFoh8du9Sds9gB9-bGc7fe0nNvX9opU2ByLzDXlxwiCw3vll6BA | |||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Middlebury College | Y | Test optional for incoming classes '21, '22, '23 | 13-Apr-20 | http://www.middlebury.edu/newsroom/archive/2020-news/node/646137?fbclid=IwAR1bWFBqR7cyP_ct6SGGwTPErIBrC7Ccb9crsK-Hy_nNzuvtXgQA-as2btc | |||||||||||||||||||||
49 | New York University | Y | Test optional for class of 2021; test flexible permanently | 14-August-20 | https://www.nyu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/questions/admissions-updates.html#testing | |||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Northeastern University | Y | For the class of 2021 only; website not updated, but emailed counselors and publicized widely | 13-Apr-20 | https://news.northeastern.edu/2020/04/07/northeastern-adopts-test-optional-policy-for-students-applying-for-the-2021-22-academic-year-due-to-uncertainty-caused-by-covid-19/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Northwestern University | Y | For Class of 2021 only | 18-June-20 | https://admissions.northwestern.edu/apply/requirements.html#firstyear | |||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Oberlin College | Y | Test optional for incoming classes '21, '22, '23 | 20 April 2020 | https://www.oberlin.edu/news/oberlin-college-moves-test-optional-model-2020-2021-admissions-cycle | |||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Occidental College | Y | For Class of 2021 only | 18-June-20 | https://www.oxy.edu/admission-aid/apply/application-requirements | |||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Pitzer College | Y | Was test optional prior to COVID-19 Pandemic | 13-Apr-20 | https://www.pitzer.edu/admission/test-optional-policy/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Pomona College | Y | For Class of 2021 only | 13-Apr-20 | https://www.pomona.edu/admissions/apply/application-overview | |||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Princeton University | Y | For Class of 2021 only | 18-June-20 | https://admission.princeton.edu/how-apply/covid-19-update | |||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Rice University | Y | For Class of 2021 only | June 16, 2020 | https://admission.rice.edu/policies/standardized-testing | |||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Santa Clara University | Y | For Classes of 2021 & 2022 only | 13-Apr-20 | https://www.scu.edu/news-and-events/press-releases/2020/april-2020/santa-clara-university-offering-test-optional-undergraduate-admissions-for-two-years.html | |||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Scripps College | Y | New this spring; appears to be permanent | 13-Apr-20 | https://www.scrippscollege.edu/admission/apply/first-year-applicants | |||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Seattle University | Y | Beginning for the Class of 2021 and will be permanent | June 16, 2020 | https://www.seattleu.edu/newsroom/stories/seattle-university-moves-to-test-optional-for-undergraduate-and-graduate-admissions.html#:~:text=Standardized%20testing%20will%20be%20optional,to%20reliably%20predict%20student%20outcomes. | |||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Smith College | Y | Was test optional prior to COVID-19 pandemic | 13-Apr-20 | https://www.smith.edu/admission-aid/criteria | |||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Southern Methodist University | Y | For Class of 2021 only | June 4, 2020 | https://www.smu.edu/Admission/ConnectWithUs/FAQ#testoptional | |||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Stanford University | Y | For Class of 2021 only | 18-June-2020 | https://admission.stanford.edu/announcements/#future-applicants | |||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Swarthmore College | Y | For classes of 2021 & 2022 only; emailed to counselors and publicized, but website not yet updated | 13-Apr-20 | https://www.swarthmore.edu/news-events/swarthmore-college-implements-test-optional-policy-amid-covid-19 | |||||||||||||||||||||
65 | Syracuse University | Y | For Class of 2021 only | 16-July-2020 | https://www.syracuse.edu/admissions/undergraduate/first-year/requirements/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Trinity College (CT) | Y | Was test optional prior to COVID-19 pandemic | 13-Apr-20 | https://www.trincoll.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/application-process/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Trinity University (TX) | Y | Test optional for Classes of 2021, 2022, and 2023 | 20-Apr-20 | https://new.trinity.edu/news/trinity-authorizes-test-optional-admissions-students | |||||||||||||||||||||
68 | Tufts University | Y | Test optional for Classes of 2021, 2022, and 2023 | 13-Apr-20 | https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/first-year-students/sat-and-act-tests/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
69 | Tulane University | Y | For Class of 2021 only | 13-Apr-20 | https://admission.tulane.edu/apply/instructions/standardized-tests | |||||||||||||||||||||
70 | University of California (Berkeley) | Y | Permanently | 13-Apr-20 | https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/freshman-requirements/exam-requirement/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
71 | University of California (Davis) | Y | Permanently | 13-Apr-20 | https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/freshman-requirements/exam-requirement/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
72 | University of California (Irvine) | Y | Permanently | 13-Apr-20 | https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/freshman-requirements/exam-requirement/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
73 | University of California (Los Angeles) | Y | Permanently | 13-Apr-20 | https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/freshman-requirements/exam-requirement/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
74 | University of California (San Diego) | Y | Permanently | 13-Apr-20 | https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/freshman-requirements/exam-requirement/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
75 | University of California (Santa Barbara) | Y | Permanently | 13-Apr-20 | https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/freshman-requirements/exam-requirement/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
76 | University of California (Santa Cruz) | Y | Permanently | 13-Apr-20 | https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/freshman-requirements/exam-requirement/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
77 | University of Chicago | Y | Was test optional prior to COVID-19 pandemic | 13-Apr-20 | https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/apply/first-year-applicants | |||||||||||||||||||||
78 | University of Massachusetts at Amherst | Y | For the Classes of 2021, 2022, and 2023 | 24 July 2020 | https://www.umass.edu/admissions/test-optional-policy | |||||||||||||||||||||
79 | University of Notre Dame | Y | For Class of 2021 only | 24-June-2020 | https://admissions.nd.edu/apply/evaluation-criteria/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
80 | University of Oregon | Y | Starting immediately; sounds permanent, but unclear | 13-Apr-20 | https://admissions.uoregon.edu/testoptional | |||||||||||||||||||||
81 | University of Pennsylvania | Y | For Class of 2021 only | June 4, 2020 | https://penntoday.upenn.edu/announcements/university-pennsylvania-will-be-test-optional-2020-21?fbclid=IwAR06b73pThQph5xWt-46NGlrq_XxePasydEP3OWVOlLub0R0xIPT_3vaoi0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
82 | University of Richmond | Y | For Class of 2021 only | 20-Apr-20 | Unconfirmed on website; email sent to counselors announcing this | |||||||||||||||||||||
83 | University of Rochester | Y | Was test optional prior to COVID-19 pandemic | 13-Apr-20 | https://enrollment.rochester.edu/testing-policy/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
84 | University of San Diego | Y | New and Permanent | 18-June-20 | https://www.sandiego.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/test-optional.php#:~:text=Who%20can%20apply%20test%20optional,both%20domestic%20and%20international%20students. | |||||||||||||||||||||
85 | University of San Francisco | Y | Was test optional prior to COVID-19 pandemic | 13-Apr-20 | https://myusf.usfca.edu/announcement/optional-testing-policy | |||||||||||||||||||||
86 | University of Southern California | Y | For Class of 2021 Only | April 30, 2020 | https://pressroom.usc.edu/usc-announces-test-optional-policy-for-2021-2022-academic-year/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
87 | University of Vermont | Y | For Class of 2021 only | 16-July-2020 | https://www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news/uvm-go-test-optional-students-applying-2020-21?utm_content=admissions&utm_campaign=counselors&utm_source=slate&utm_term=071420&utm_medium=email | |||||||||||||||||||||
88 | University of Virginia | Y | For Class of 2021 only | June 5, 2020 | https://admission.virginia.edu/admission/instructions | |||||||||||||||||||||
89 | University of Washington | Y | Permanently | 17-Jun-20 | https://www.washington.edu/news/2020/06/11/uw-removes-standardized-testing-requirement-for-incoming-students-beyond-fall-2021/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
90 | Vanderbilt University | Y | For Class of 2021 only | 24-Juen-2020 | https://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/quickguide/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
91 | Vassar College | Y | For Class of 2021 only | 18-June-20 | https://www.vassar.edu/admissions/apply/requirements/#:~:text=Vassar%20will%20not%20require%20students,to%20submit%20their%20test%20scores.&text=To%20submit%20your%20standardized%20test,College%20Board%20and%2For%20ACT. | |||||||||||||||||||||
92 | Villanova University | Y | For Class of 2021 only | 11-May-20 | https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/admission/overview/documents/testoptional.html#FAQ | |||||||||||||||||||||
93 | Wake Forest University | Y | Was test optional prior to COVID-19 pandemic | 13-Apr-20 | https://admissions.wfu.edu/apply/test-optional/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
94 | Washington State University | Y | For Class of 2021 only - will not consider testing for anyone | 18-June-20 | https://admission.wsu.edu/#sat-act-updated-requirements | |||||||||||||||||||||
95 | Washington University in St Louis | Y | For Class of 2021 Only | June 12, 2020 | https://admissions.wustl.edu/how-to-apply/fall-2021-applicant-info/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
96 | Wellesley College | Y | For Class of 2021 Only | 18-June-20 | https://www.wellesley.edu/admission/apply/firstyear | |||||||||||||||||||||
97 | Wesleyan University | Y | Was test optional prior to COVID-19 pandemic | 13-Apr-20 | https://www.wesleyan.edu/admission/apply/testing.html | |||||||||||||||||||||
98 | Western Washington University | Y | For Class of 2021 Only | 18-June-20 | https://admissions.wwu.edu/first-year/apply | |||||||||||||||||||||
99 | Whitman College | Y | Was test optional prior to COVID-19 pandemic | 13-Apr-20 | https://www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/applying-to-whitman/testing-policy | |||||||||||||||||||||
100 | Williams College | Y | For Class of 2021 only | 13-Apr-20 | https://communications.williams.edu/news-releases/4_6_2020_test_optional/ |