Hi everyone, with all the recent changes in college admissions, I was wondering if Stanford made the SAT optional for applicants. If so, do they plan to continue it in the future? Thanks!
Hello! Stanford University adopted a test-optional policy for the SAT and ACT during the COVID-19 pandemic. As of the 2024-2025 application cycle, Stanford continues to remain test-optional. This means that you can choose whether or not to submit your SAT or ACT scores with your application, and not submitting those scores will not put you at a disadvantage in admissions. However, remember that if you have strong test scores, it can still be valuable to submit them.
Stanford reviews its testing policy on a yearly basis, so it's not guaranteed that the test-optional policy will continue indefinitely. Make sure to stay updated on Stanford's admissions website for any changes in the test requirements for future application cycles.
Good luck with your college applications!
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