June Updates-Many More Colleges Go Test Optional
We are rapidly updating our site and tracking major test optional shifts. Here are some examples from the As and Bs. A big shout out goes to FairTest at fairest.org. Check out our website for more. www.allcollegeessays.org
- Amherst is now test optional for the 2020-2021 admissions cycle.They are no longer considering SAT subject tests or taking admissions deposits. They no longer require SAT or ACT scores for transfer applicants. https://www.amherst.edu/admission/covid-19-considerations
- Babson College goes test optional for one year. It will review its policy next spring. https://entrepreneurship.babson.edu/test-optional-policy/?fbclid=IwAR1OjX8TEjfG2N7QTT5Ok193SvFck-_1Bm6nAMqLacckVG-V9u4QbC7e2a8
- Barnard College will be test optional for one year only. https://barnard.edu/news/barnard-implements-test-optional-admission-policy-one-year?fbclid=IwAR3MnF7g221O_Es7Qi9LjGsFLseJAPlYyRV1RK8AB5JTg2abfvM3a2sYSgs
- Barry College goes test optional for the foreseeable future for domestic and international applicants. https://www.barry.edu/newsroom/barry-news/news/article.html?id=31994&fbclid=IwAR17l6JuBA3EI1zJwlqQ5h0aseMyuk9NoEFQkKG3fp1t4mGA8J6GmtBGwf8
- Baylor University is now test optional for one year and will reevaluate next spring. https://www.baylor.edu/mediacommunications/news.php?action=story&story=218777&fbclid=IwAR2fW5kENHjN2gDtJsd97zR6zZ4bRUQfABOtSMMHgTPKlOVpmu4TzN_1dWQ
- Bentley College goes test optional for all applicants along with becoming a trimester school next year and a free summer. They will re-consider all next spring. https://www.bentley.edu/undergraduate/apply/first-year-applicant
- Boston University is now test optional for next year, and will reconsider its decision next year. http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/faqs-helpful-forms/test-policy/?fbclid=IwAR3ZpuUzddJW1YpXX1JeUveU8vuypVf8idpFp6vPz1O4llDmnxr-SOrY95s
- Bradley University is now test-optional for next year. https://www.bradley.edu/offices/communications/pr/releases/article.dot?id=1fdc5b3e-74ae-46ee-ae79-99b8f02fb9f5&fbclid=IwAR0poUmhy8q0STEEwmxl874lYMmUQIhVznXDYm4VW-TrSTMBKFUWVSOkd1
- Butler University’s permanent test optional admission policy will go into effect starting with the August 1, 2020, application opening for the 2021-2022 academic year and remain in effect for future admission cycles. Some graduate programs will also waive requirements for GMAT and/or GRE scores. https://stories.butler.edu/content/butler-adopts-test-optional-admission-policy?fbclid=IwAR0ZPPdGqCLS-tgiZExZ07D9NdeEBv-F-1W5Bvrq23iKzkrXhbIbG-0KSIA