Hi all, I'm a current high school junior and just started creating my college list. I was wondering if Hofstra University is test optional? My standardized test scores are not as strong as my grades, so I'm trying to apply to colleges that won't weigh my test scores very heavily.
Yes, Hofstra University is test-optional. For the 2024-2025 application cycle, Hofstra University allows students to choose whether or not to submit their SAT or ACT scores along with their application.
However, Hofstra does note on their website that, for most applicants, they do recommend submitting a standardized test score, which suggests ACT and SAT scores still play an important role in the admissions process. If your goal is to apply to schools where test scores aren't given much weight, Hofstra may not be the best choice for you, even though they are officially test-optional.
For example, you might consider applying to some test-blind schools, which do not consider standardized test scores at all, even if you submit them. You can find a list of test-blind schools on CollegeVine's blog: https://blog.collegevine.com/test-blind-colleges/.
Or, if you want more detailed guidance on how to navigate test-optional policies, you can check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/does-test-optional-mean-test-optional/. This post includes information about what to do for schools like Hofstra that recommend, but don't require, standardized test scores.
Good luck with your college search - you'll find a school that sees your strengths, I have no doubt!
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