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standardized testing

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The vast majority of colleges and universities have waived standardized testing as a requirement, and have now adopted either a test optional or test blind admissions process. Our UC and CSU schools have committed to dropping these tests for any piece of the admissions process.

A current list of colleges that continue to be test optional can be found here: fairtest.org

to test or not to test

What does test optional mean for students?

When a score is a strengthening representation of academic ability, it may be worthwhile to include. When this testing does not feel representative or beneficial, a student can choose to not submit a score, or not test at all.
Please know that when you do not submit a score, the implication is not that anything is missing, rather the college will do a qualitative analysis of the other application pieces, and weigh those a bit heavier.

Colleges do look at GPA, coursework, extracurricular, volunteers and paid work, essays, sports, clubs, portfolios, among many other things, and this may more accurately paint a picture of what a student from RASOTA can add to a college campus.

finding the right fit

Begin your exploration of all these post-secondary options with a compassionate look at yourself: try to suspend societal pressure of 'best' college or career. Find a 'matching' resource that is easy to use and helps you identify colleges that align with your skillset, values, curiosity, and academic achievement.