UMiami Test Optional Policy

Hey guys, just curious if anyone knows whether the University of Miami is test optional? I couldn't find this info on their website.

Yes, the University of Miami (UMiami) has a test-optional policy for the coming application cycle, in 2024-2025. This policy means that submitting SAT or ACT scores is not required for your application.

If you feel that your standardized test scores don't accurately represent your academic abilities or you couldn't take the tests due to the pandemic, you can choose not to submit them. Your application will still receive a thorough review with a focus on your high school coursework, grades, extracurricular involvement, and other factors.

However, if you believe your test scores enhance your application and would like to submit them, you can do so as well. Just be sure to carefully consider how they align with the general score ranges of those admitted to UMiami.

If you're unsure whether submitting a test score would be a good idea for you personally, check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which contains a comprehensive breakdown of how to navigate test-optional policies: https://blog.collegevine.com/does-test-optional-mean-test-optional

Finally, if you want tips on how to strengthen your overall application to UMiami, whether or not you submit a test score, check out this post, which offers detailed guidance on how to tackle UMiami's school-specific supplemental essay(s): https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-university-of-miami-essays/. After all, UMiami is fairly selective, and the essays can be just the thing that distinguishes one academically talented applicant from another.

Good luck with your application!