If you're knee-deep in college research, you know standardized tests like the SAT and ACT can feel like an impossible obstacle to acceptance to your dream school. Despite the rise of test-optional policies, submitting strong scores will make your application stand out, especially at competitive institutions that value academic prowess. As of 2025, the landscape is evolving, but data from recent admissions cycles show clear patterns in what scores get you in the door (or at le

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During the recent pandemic, the “test optional” choice for college admissions became popular very quickly. For a short time, it was not...

As the college admissions process for the class of 2023 winds down, it’s clear to see that the landscape of college admissions has...

If you are considering applying to a college test-optional by not submitting the SAT or ACT, you will be more heavily evaluated on your...