Test-Optional Archives

Optional, Blind, and Flexible Testing Policies – What’s the Difference?

Learn the difference between test-optional, test-blind, and test-flexible admissions policies so you can make the most of your applications.

This Week in College Admissions – 08/06/2021

Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions, including university vaccine mandates, soaring endowments, sexual assault and campus culture, changes to the Common App, and a majority of schools going test-optional.

This Week in College Admissions – 07/23/2021

Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions, including ACT testing accommodations, diversity in the UC System, a study on discrimination, and banning legacy admission.

This Week in College Admissions – 07/16/2021

Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions, including scrutinizing college ranking systems, updated testing policies, big donations, and scholarships for a spelling bee champ.

What Colleges Care About in a Pandemic

After an unusual pandemic year, find out what colleges care about most.

SAT or ACT? Updates for 2021

Learn about updates to the SAT and ACT and decide which test is right for you.

“Highly Selective Admissions: In Conversation with Stanford and Barnard Admissions Deans” Webinar Recap Part 1

Highlights from our June 10th webinar: Part 1 of 3, in which Deans from Stanford University and Barnard College discussed how test-optional policies impacted college admissions this year.

This Week in College Admissions – 05/07/2021

Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions, including enrollment declines at community colleges, hazing concerns, mental health initiatives, and tour guides on strike.