Ivy League Test Optional?

Hey everyone, with the recent changes in standardized testing, I was wondering which Ivy League schools are currently test-optional? It's hard to keep track of everything and any info will help.

Hi there! As of now, Ivy League schools have different policies regarding standardized testing. To help you keep track, here's a summary of each Ivy League school's current test-optional policy:

1. Brown University: Requiring SAT or ACT scores for all applicants.

2. Columbia University: Permanently test-optional.

3. Cornell University: Test-optional for the 2024-2025 application cycle, then will require test scores again starting with the 2025-2026 cycle.

4. Dartmouth College: Requiring SAT or ACT scores for all applicants.

5. Harvard University: Requiring SAT or ACT scores for all applicants.

6. University of Pennsylvania: Test-optional through at least the 2024-2025 application cycle.

7. Princeton University: Test-optional through at least the 2025-2026 application cycle.

8. Yale University: Requiring SAT, ACT, or IB or AP exam scores for all applicants.

Please note that these policies are subject to change, so always double-check each institution's website for the most up-to-date information on their standardized testing policies.

Keep in mind that if you feel your standardized test scores are an accurate representation of your academic abilities, it would likely be beneficial to submit them, even if the school is test-optional, since the Ivy League schools are so selective. If you want to learn more about how to navigate test-optional policies, I'd recommend checking out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/does-test-optional-mean-test-optional/

Additionally, if you want a complete list of schools that have gone back to requiring standardized tests, you can check out this blog post: https://blog.collegevine.com/colleges-requiring-sat-act/

Good luck with your applications!