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Ga Tech BB_Why The SAT/ACT Is Still Important in 2022 Test-Optional vs. Test Blind

Test Blind: the school will not look at SAT/ACT scores for the admissions process

Test-Optional: the school does not require the SAT/ACT scores. Still, it will accept them and consider them when evaluating the applicant.

The vast majority are Test-Optional.

Here is a list of Test-Blind Schools: https://www.fairtest.org/sites/default/files/Test-Blind-Admissions-List.pdf. The list is not long.

1. Colleges May Bring Back Testing Requirements.

Some schools have already reinstated the SAT/ACT requirement.
MIT
Georgetown
University of Georgia
Georgia Tech
Georgia College and State University
State University System of Florida

Most of the Test-Optional or Test-Blind schools have included a time frame. So, there is the possibility that they will change their policy, especially the selective schools.

"In 2021, UVA offered admission to 25.7% of test-submitters and only 13.6% of non-submitters, a net advantage of 89% for submitters."

2. Strong Test Score Will Help Your Admissions Chance

The number of students applying to different schools is rising, and the percentage of accepted admissions is falling.

Your application is comparative. How do you look next to the other person? The stronger data points you have, the stronger your application. Also, having high SAT/ACT scores can help offset lower GPA or AP scores.

Again, the more favorable details you share, the more confident the admissions office feels to say "Yes" to you.

3. Standardized Test Score May Be Required For Scholarships, Transfers, and Special Programs

Colleges might still require test scores for merit scholarships or admission to specific majors or honors programs.

Some public colleges, such as the University of Alabama, automatically award tuition discounts based on a combined minimum GPA and test score.

Test scores might also be required if you plan to transfer to a different college in the future or for scholarships awarded by private institutions and organizations.

4. Average Test Scores AT Colleges Are Trending Lower

You may not need scores as high as in the past to be viewed as a good candidate.

5. SAT and ACT Prep May Be Less Stressful

If you are applying to Test-Optional schools, you have nothing to lose to prep and take the test. If you prepare well and score high, you have much to gain: more acceptance, more special programs, more merit-aid, and more future options.


Cheers,
David Rhee
David Edu
College Admissions Specialist

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