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Testing requirements are changing rapidly in our Covid-19 world. The majority of colleges have moved to a test-optional status for the Class of 2021, as the future availability of SAT and ACT tests are uncertain.
Testing requirements are changing rapidly in our Covid-19 world. The majority of colleges have moved to a test-optional status for the Class of 2021, as the future availability of SAT and ACT tests are uncertain.
You can check the list of test-optional colleges here.
You can check the list of test-optional colleges here.
We recognize the lengths students are going to to find a test center and take an ACT or SAT. Our main message is: Do not stress if you have not yet taken the ACT or SAT, or if you aren’t happy with your current score. This is obviously something that is affecting the entire nation and that no one can control. Colleges realize that they will need to be extremely flexible when reviewing applications next fall.
What colleges are still requiring an SAT or ACT?
What colleges are still requiring an SAT or ACT?
Our friends at Compass Prep have compiled a list of colleges' testing policies that is up-to-date. You can sort the list by clicking on "TO" or Test-Optional in the second column.
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) has created a database of colleges and universities which affirm that they will not penalize a student for the absence of a standardized test score. Are the colleges that you are considering on the list?
Jon Boeckenstedt, Dean of Admission at Oregon State University (previously at DePaul) and a huge advocate of test-optional admission policies, bluntly stated in his most recent blog post: "Please Don't Test."
Jon Boeckenstedt, Dean of Admission at Oregon State University (previously at DePaul) and a huge advocate of test-optional admission policies, bluntly stated in his most recent blog post: "Please Don't Test."
It's good advice, despite the fact that some colleges have not yet announced that they will be moving to test-optional admission for the 2020-21 admission cycle. Truth is, as SAT and ACT tests become increasingly more difficult to register for and take, colleges may be forced to evaluate students based on other metrics.
It's good advice, despite the fact that some colleges have not yet announced that they will be moving to test-optional admission for the 2020-21 admission cycle. Truth is, as SAT and ACT tests become increasingly more difficult to register for and take, colleges may be forced to evaluate students based on other metrics.
Important Notes about Testing Dates!
Important Notes about Testing Dates!
Do your colleges require a test? Check out Fairtest.org before you pay to register.
Before the day of your test, contact your testing center to:
Ensure you are still on the roster to test
Verify the test has not been cancelled
Click here for more information and dates about the ACT
Click here for more information and dates about the ACT
Test updates during Coronavirus
Test updates during Coronavirus
SAT coronavirus updates - official update from the College Board.
ACT update for US students - official update from ACT.
ACT Newsroom - Updates regarding issues with ACT registration and accounts.
Rescheduled ACT Test Centers - Test Centers (including Illinois) that have cancelled the June ACT
AP Updates for Schools Impacted by Coronavirus - official update and AP class schedules from the College Board.
Colleges that are Test-Optional or Test-Flexible - Tip: Sort list by State for easier viewing
Top 10 Testing TBDs for the Class of 2021 - Our friends at Compass Prep provide some thoughts on recent cancellations (article from 4/15/2020).
Worried about paying to take an ACT and/or SAT test? Fee waivers are available for juniors and seniors who qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch, or whose families are struggling financially.
Worried about paying to take an ACT and/or SAT test? Fee waivers are available for juniors and seniors who qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch, or whose families are struggling financially.
Learn more about SAT Fee Waivers here and ACT Fee Waivers here.
Contact Ms. Belstra in the CRC (amy.belstra@d128.org) if you feel you would qualify for a fee waiver.
Contact Ms. Belstra in the CRC (amy.belstra@d128.org) if you feel you would qualify for a fee waiver.
This comprehensive resource will provide more information on testing than you could ever want! But it's used by your high school counselors, so we wanted to share with you as well.
Make sure you verify this information on your college's website!
Make sure you verify this information on your college's website.
Make sure you verify this information on your college's website.
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