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

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

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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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. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. The University of Miami has announced a significant policy update for prospective 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 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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The Koppelman Group

MAY 8, 2025

The SAT or ACT is required for consideration for admission. A 760 on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section puts you in the 50th percentile of accepted and enrolled students, while a perfect 800 on the SAT Math section is someone the 75th percentile. This is to say, you have to submit a score (or more than one).

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 3, 2025

In 2025, their regular decision acceptance rate was under 5%, while ED acceptance sat at 12.8%. Duke is especially well-regarded for its programs in public policy, biomedical engineering, and pre-law, and with acceptance rates dropping each year, its only getting more competitive.

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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.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 20, 2025

2026 56,378 3.7% Submitting SAT or ACT scores is optional for the 202425 cycle. Stanford SAT requirements Although Stanford is test-optional for the 20242025 cycle, submitting strong SAT scores can boost your application. ACT or SAT scores (optional). Does Stanford prefer SAT over ACT? 2025 55,471 3.9%

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PrepScholar

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Future SAT test dates are only confirmed less than a year in advance, but we at PrepScholar have done the hard work of looking at past test date patterns to predict future SAT test dates and registration deadlines. But even though they're more uncertain, we can predict future years like 2025, 2026, and 2027 with decent confidence.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 9, 2025

TOP TIERS STANDARDIZED TESTING RESOURCE TIMELINE STEP 1: If youre unsure whether the ACT or the SAT is your stronger test, jump into our free SAT vs. ACT Diagnostic tool to see your results! STEP 2: If youve taken a full-length practice ACT and SAT, use our score converter to help determine your stronger test.

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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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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

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. TTA TOP TIP : If youve taken the SAT since spring 2024, youre already one step aheadAP exams are taken on the exact same Bluebook platform!

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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. Its possible more colleges and universities will decide to return to a test-required policy for the class of 2026 and beyond.

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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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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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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% SAT scores for admitted students were 790-800 for Math and 730-780 for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. 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% SAT scores for admitted students were 790-800 for Math and 730-780 for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. 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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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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BestColleges

JULY 18, 2024

The new ACT will roll out online in spring 2025 and in school in spring 2026. the company behind the ACT, announced it's making the science section optional and the core test shorter — from three to two hours — starting in spring 2025 for online testing and spring 2026 for in-school testing. "As The ACT Education Corp.,

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BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2024

Data Summary Check The median total SAT score is 1030. Note Reference [1] Check Among popular colleges, New York University had the highest SAT scores in the 25th percentile, with enrollees in the bottom quartile scoring 1470. Table of Contents What Is a Bad SAT Score Overall? What's a Bad SAT Score for Local State Schools?

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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. And for the Class of 2026, it was even toughernot a single student was admitted off the waitlist.

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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. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score.

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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 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

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

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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Ivy Central

MAY 24, 2023

For the class of 2026, the college had an acceptance rate was just below 19%. Acceptance GPA and Standardised Test Scores: The average GPA of accepted students in the class of 2026 was 3.9 Acceptance GPA and Standardised Test Scores: The average GPA of accepted students in the class of 2026 was 3.9

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 11, 2025

2026 110,189 42% 2025 105,850 49.4% Good news: unlike many other schools, UC Davis doesnt require SAT/ACT scores or recommendation letters as part of your application. While its not as selective as schools like UC Berkeley or UCLA , its still a tough school to get into, especially since more students are applying every year.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 7, 2023

For the Class of 2027, the Emory acceptance rate was a mere 10% (compared to 11% for the Class of 2026 and 13% for the Class of 2025). THE LOW-DOWN ON TESTING The numbers speak for themselves: 64% of students admitted to Emory’s Class of 2027 reported SAT or ACT scores, slightly down from the 69 % who submitted scores for the Class of 2026.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 24, 2023

Of these chart-toppers, Pomona College had the lowest Class of 2026 acceptance rate, 6.03%. However, unlike the Ivies , for which overall acceptance rates sat below 7% across the board in the 2021-22 application cycle, some of the top-ranking liberal arts colleges exhibit more generous numbers.

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