I know that a lot of schools went test-optional because of the pandemic, but do you guys think that SAT scores are going to go back to being required? I'm a bit stressed about this and would appreciate any opinions.
While some schools have already gone back to requiring standardized test scores (you can find a comprehensive list on CollegeVine’s blog: https://blog.collegevine.com/colleges-requiring-sat-act), predicting what other institutions will choose to do is tricky. Your best bet is to just try to navigate test-optional policies the best you can, and keep in mind that although a school may be officially test-optional, submitting an SAT (or ACT) score could still be beneficial. For more general guidance on test-optional policies, you can also check out CollegeVine’s blog: https://blog.collegevine.com/does-test-optional-mean-test-optional/.
Best of luck with your college applications process!
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