The Koppelman Group

MAY 10, 2025

Scores UVA is remaining test optional for the Fall of 2026, but there is no such thing as optional during the college admissions process. While this sounds great, that also means if you took the ACT 4 times to really maximize those scores, youll have to submit four scores.

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BestColleges

JULY 18, 2024

Students will have the option to take the science portion of the ACT, similar to the optional writing portion. The new ACT will roll out online in spring 2025 and in school in spring 2026. The science section requirement is being removed from the ACT, and the test will be shorter to be more flexible and manageable for students.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 18, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, the ACT has made bold moves to redefine its role and stay ahead of the competition, particularly the Digital SAT. New changes announced to the ACT will not only make it more popular but could also challenge the dominance of the Digital SAT. Here’s why.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 2, 2025

Scores Princeton has not announced whether it is keeping its test-optional policy for the 2025-2026 application cycle. Last year, the 50th percentile among those who submitted scores was 1530 on the SAT or 35 for the ACT. We know it's a lot to ask for, but it's what will make you a strong candidate for a school like Princeton.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 7, 2025

Scores While many of the top-tier schools in the United States have reinstated their pre-COVID policies required SAT or ACT scores for applicants, Columbia has gone against the current. They do not require you to submit an ACT or an SAT score, but that doesnt mean that you are off the hook.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

For Fall 2025 applicants, Cornell remains test-optional, giving students the choice to submit SAT or ACT scores. However, this policy will change for Fall 2026 admissions, when standardized test scores will once again be required. Dont stress about the SAT or ACT. Cornell University is test-optional, but not for long.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 24, 2025

For the best shot at success, you need to take the SAT or ACT, and you need to aim for the highest score you can get. If you apply REA without an SAT or ACT score, youre more than likely hurting yourself in the process.

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PrepScholar

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Future ACT dates are only confirmed a little more than a year in advance, but at PrepScholar, we've researched patterns from previous testing years to predict future ACT test dates. In this guide, we'll provide the confirmed and likely dates for 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 8, 2025

The SAT or ACT is required for consideration for admission. For the ACT, too, strong applicants score a 35 or 36 on each section. Plan to take your chosen test, the ACT or SAT, at least twice before submitting REA. The average GPA when weighted was 4.2. This is to say, you have to submit a score (or more than one).

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 14, 2025

SAT Total mid-range for students: 1300-1470 This data is based on admitted students where the SAT was the strongest score if both SAT and ACT were submitted or if the SAT was the only test taken and sent. ACT Composite mid-range for students : 30-34 Remember, UGA focuses on ACT E and M. Please be patient with these sites.

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Discovery College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Not only are today’s high school students being affected by frequent changes in colleges’ testing policies (as described in a recent blog post ), they also have another upcoming change to contend with: next year, the ACT will switch to a digital format, in addition to undergoing other alterations.

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HelloCollege

JULY 17, 2024

The ACT is undergoing major changes. Earlier this week, the CEO of ACT, Janet Goodwin, announced plans to adapt the test to better meet the needs of students and educators, namely through increased flexibility and a shorter test. Shorter Test Duration The new ACT will be significantly shorter in both time and the number of questions.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 17, 2025

Scores The SAT and ACT are important, required, and nearly required to be perfect. If you do not have an SAT Math score over 760 and an SAT ERW score over 740, adding up to a composite at or over 1550, it is very unlikely that you will be accepted unless you pull off an ACT score of a 35 or 36.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JULY 22, 2024

Changes to the ACT test were announced earlier this week. These changes will roll out at national test centers in spring of 2025 and for school-day testing in spring of 2026. For now, students planning to apply to selective colleges should continue preparing for the science section if they are taking the ACT.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 20, 2025

2026 56,378 3.7% Submitting SAT or ACT scores is optional for the 202425 cycle. ACT or SAT scores (optional). If your SAT or ACT scores are in the 99th percentile (1520 on the SAT, 34 on the ACT), they could demonstrate your academic capabilities and provide an additional data point in a highly competitive applicant pool.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 21, 2025

Starting with the Fall 2026 application cycle, undergraduate applicants will once again be required to submit standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) as part of their application. The University of Miami has announced a significant policy update for prospective students.

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 12, 2024

Department of Education announced changes to the FAFSA 2025-2026 launch , meaning there are some key updates to the FAFSA release schedule and process that you need to be aware of. FAFSA 2025-2026 Changes According to U.S. But, this means families need to be prepared to act quickly once the form is available.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

However, historically, the university admitted 3,843 students for the Class of 2027, 3,873 for the Class of 2026, and 4,453 for the Class of 2025. 2026 34,261 11.3% For the Class of 2028, applications exceeded 34,000, with many students hoping skipping SAT/ACT scores might boost their chances. 2026 29,733 11.1%

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Send any updated SAT or ACT test scores, if applicable. Shout out to the University of Miami, which only announced in January 2025 that it would be requiring test scores for applicants to most majors applying this fall (Class of 2026). Request that your guidance office send your first semester grade report.

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Discovery College Consulting

MARCH 4, 2025

Many of the schools that have reinstated testing requirements cite research from the Opportunity Insights group, which indicates SAT and ACT scores are the single best predictor of college success. Colleges also may act in response to a Dear Colleague letter sent by the U.S. It would not be surprising if others follow suit.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 15, 2023

The acceptance rates of Stanford University's Class of 2024, Class of 2025, and the Class of 2026 portray the changing landscape of admissions at Stanford. According to Stanford University's 2022-2023 Common Data Set, the undergraduate acceptance rate for the Class of 2026 hit a historic low of 3.68%.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In a major policy change, the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) has announced that it will reinstate its standardized testing requirement for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle. PENNS RETURN TO REQUIRED TESTING Beginning with students applying for fall 2026 admission, Penn will once again require applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 1, 2025

SAT or ACT scores provide a picture of your academic abilities and help the admissions team see if youre academically prepared for Cornell. Prepare and submit your SAT/ACT scores. Aim for a score of 1560+ for the SAT or an ACT score of 35 , as these align with the 75th percentile of admitted students. rate for RD applicants.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

MIT admissions officers observed a decrease in the number of applications from the 33,796 applications received for the Class of 2026. for the Class of 2026. The middle 50% ACT scores were 35-36 for Math, Reading, English, and Science, and 35-36 for the Composite score. MIT received a total of 26,914 applications.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

MIT admissions officers observed a decrease in the number of applications from the 33,796 applications received for the Class of 2026. for the Class of 2026. The middle 50% ACT scores were 35-36 for Math, Reading, English, and Science, and 35-36 for the Composite score. MIT received a total of 26,914 applications.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 14, 2025

2026 15,054 6,612 43.9% The year before that, the Class of 2026 had a slightly higher rate at 43.9%, with 15,054 accepted and 6,612 enrolling. Class Total Applications Total Accepted Acceptance Rate 2028 TBA TBA TBA 2027 65,375 15,707 24% 2026 64,473 15,054 23.3% for the Class of 2026 and 24.0% 2026 5,326 2,364 44.4%

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 16, 2025

Unlike the ACT or SAT which can be easily retaken, AP exams are offered just once a year, making the annual test dates especially important. For a breakdown of this years schedule (which runs May 5 th through May 16 th ) and changes, see our recent blog 2025 AP Exam Schedule: Digital Expansion and Content Changes.

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AdmissionSight

MAY 8, 2025

Some schools are bringing back SAT/ACT requirements, while others are sticking with test-optional or test-flexible approaches. Yale Test-flexible You can submit SAT/ACT or AP/IB scores. Penn Required (starting Fall 2026) The SAT or ACT will be required again. For Fall 2026, most programs will require the SAT/ACT.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

2026 12,539 6,184 49.3% 2026 100,662 12,539 12.5% Target test scores Even though NYU is test-optional, strong SAT or ACT scores can still give your application an extra edge. 2026 8,361 1,712 20.5% The Class of 2026 had an even lower acceptance rate of 20.5%, with 1,712 students accepted from 8,361 applications.

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Marks Education

MARCH 21, 2025

How is the ACT Changing? This April 2025, students taking the digital version of the ACT will be taking a new enhanced version of the test. Note: Until September, these changes will only be present on the digital version of the ACT not the paper version of the test. The new test will have 44 fewer questions than the old ACT.

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 26, 2024

Johns Hopkins University will reintroduce standardized testing requirements beginning with those seeking admission for the fall 2026 semester to the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences or the Whiting School of Engineering. ACT Tutoring Hit your target score with our renowned ACT tutors.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

2026 31,443 8.7% 2027 28,106 7% 2026 28,718 7.7% 2026 2,725 18.8% Target test scores Rice University doesnt have a strict SAT or ACT requirement, but if youre submitting scores, they need to be impressive. For the ACT, a composite score of 35 or above will keep you competitive. 2027 31,059 7.9% 2025 29,544 9.5%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

2026 51,558 7.2% 2026 47,013 5.6% 2026 4545 24.3% Target test scores Northwestern remains test-optional for the Class of 2029, meaning you are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores with your application. For the Class of 2027, 83 waitlisted students were admitted, while only 69 were accepted for the Class of 2026.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

2026 50,060 4.6% 2026 42,772 3.5% Looking at the past decade, the Early Action acceptance rate has gradually dipped, mirroring the rise in applications across the board: Yale Class Total Early Action Applications Early Action Acceptance Rate 2028 7,856 9% 2027 7,744 10% 2026 7,288 11% 2025 7,939 10.5% for the Class of 2019.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 25, 2025

2026 14,781 4.7% The number of people applying Early Action to MIT changes a bit every year, like how the Class of 2026 saw a record-high number of applications, but its dipped slightly since then. 2026 19,195 3.3% Test scores MIT requires either the SAT or the ACT , and they dont need the writing sections of either exam.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

2026 37,522 5.4% Target test scores UChicago is test-optional , so you dont have to submit SAT or ACT scores. Shooting for a 1560 SAT score (or 35 ACT score) can help your case. Its getting tougher to get in every year. 2027 38,631 4.8% 2025 37,977 6.5% 2024 34,372 7.3% 2023 34,900 5.9% 2022 32,291 7.2% 2021 27,694 8.7%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

2026 26,509 12.9% For the Class of 2028, applications soared past 29,943, partly fueled by students hoping that skipping SAT/ACT scores would improve their chances. 2026 16,826 10.4% 2026 9,683 17.3% This means that submitting ACT or SAT scores wont be mandatory when you apply. 2027 28,353 12.4% 2025 23,642 15.1%

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