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Is the SAT Optional?

PrepScholar

As you research colleges and universities and consider their admissions requirements, you’ll inevitably notice that many schools require you to submit your SAT scores as part of your application. Given its purpose, it’s no wonder that colleges and universities have been requiring the SAT for decades.

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Demonstrated Interest: Colleges Are Watching You

Top Tier Admissions

colleges rely on data (did they visit our website, take a tour, stop by our table at a college fair?) Drilling down, once you have a digital record (maybe your name was purchased from the College Board when you took the SAT or an AP exam), a college can record your online behavior (time spent on websites, opening emails, etc.)

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What Grades Do Colleges Look At?

College Essay Guy

TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) Grades in core Subjects How Colleges Evaluate Grades What are Colleges Looking for in Your Grades? What Do Colleges Care About Besides Grades? FAQ For What Grades do Colleges Look At? your academic progress), so colleges consider these an important sign of where you’re headed.

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What Does an Admissions Officer Do?

StandOut College Prep

They review a student’s high school transcript to see the grades they have earned in different subjects and to ensure that they have taken a rigorous course load. Standardized test scores, such as the SAT or ACT, are also considered.