In light of research and our student-centered approach to higher education, we've enacted a test-optional policy for undergraduate freshman admission. You can choose whether or not to submit ACT or SAT scores as part of your application. Our comprehensive review of applicants allows us to consider your application based on your high school record and other attributes.
Should I Apply Test-Optional?
That's up to you! If you believe your ACT or SAT scores appropriately represent your academic achievement, then we are happy to review them as part of our comprehensive review of your application. If your high school record better reflects your academic achievement, or you were unable to successfully complete an ACT or SAT exam, you can choose not to submit them.
Test-Optional Evaluation Process
Our comprehensive review of your application is very similar - with or without test scores. We evaluate your overall academic record, including your grades in standard academic courses, honors programs, Advanced Placement courses, and grade trends. We may also ask for and review letters of recommendation, co-curricular activities, community involvement, writing ability, and other achievements you share with us. We want to get to know the whole you, not just your test scores.
Scores Already Sent
If your scores were sent to us from the testing agency, or are included on your high school transcript, you can still apply test-optional by selecting that option on your application. As long as you indicate test-optional on your application, we will not consider your test scores in your comprehensive application review.
Merit Awards and Scholarships
Will my test-optional admission impact my eligibility for scholarships? Not at all!
Merit Awards are academic scholarships awarded to students with outstanding academic ability and talent. If you submit your test scores, your Merit-based scholarship is based on your highest ACT/SAT score(s) and cumulative high school GPA. Merit Awards for test-optional admissions is assigned based on our cumulative GPA on an unweighted 4.0 scale.