Testing

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, college and universities are changing their requirement for standardized testing.

Test Blind- not considering scores at all

Test Optional - (most popular) choice to send or not to send - will not hurt a student if the don’t send Test-Optional Means Test-Optional

Test Flexible - a few schools still prefer scores but will make an exception for this admission cycle

No Change in Policy


To Send Scores or Not to Send...That is the Question

Sending ACT or SAT Scores to Colleges

  • All colleges that require test scores accept either the SAT or ACT equally.

  • There are some colleges that allow students to self-report their test scores. This means you will enter your scores on their application without having to pay to send from ACT or College Board. CLICK HERE to access a list of colleges that allow you to self report ACT or SAT scores (or check the college's webpage).

  • If official test scores are required, scores should be requested by logging into your SATor ACT account at least three weeks before the college's application deadline:

ACT: https://www.act.org/

SAT: https://www.collegeboard.org/

Test Optional or Test Blind Schools

Test Optional : There are over 1,200 colleges that do not require you to send your ACT or SAT scores for admission consideration. CLICK HERE to access a list of colleges that are test optional.

Test Blind: SAT and ACT are not used for admission.