Hi everyone, starting to look at my options for college and I'm really interested in UC Berkeley. I was just wondering, does Berkeley require the SAT for admissions?
Hello! To answer your question, as of the 2024-2025 application cycle, all UC schools including UC Berkeley, are fully test-blind. This means they do not consider SAT or ACT scores at all in their admission process. Even if you have test scores and you try to submit them, they will not look at them or use them in any way while evaluating your application. Instead, they will focus on other factors such as your GPA, courses taken, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation (if requested). Please note that this applies to both in-state and out-of-state applicants. It's crucial to make sure the other parts of your application shine, as you don't have test scores to bolster your application. Good luck with your college search!
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