Columbia University says it will no longer require prospective undergraduate students to take the SAT or ACT tests in order to be considered for admission
Like other Ivy League institutions, the New York school implemented the policy to suspend the testing requirements during the height of the pandemic. But unlike the others, Columbia is believed to be the first to adopt the policy permanently.
"The holistic and contextual application review process…is rooted in the belief that students are dynamic, multi-faceted individuals who cannot be defined by any single factor," the school said in a statement.
In their statement, the university said applicants for Columbia College and the School of Engineering can still take the tests if they so choose, and for those who do so, their testing policies will remain the same. Columbia also clarified that those who do not submit test scores will not be held at a disadvantage.Instead, admission will be based on"the rigor of a student's curriculum, their academic achievement, and their demonstrated intellectual curiosity.
The change in policy takes away any of the previous time restrictions that the school had for students. For previous application cycles, Columbia stated the tests would be optional for those enrolling through fall 2024. NYU also has made submitting SAT and/or ACT scores optional since the pandemic, but it is not a permanent school policy. However, the test-optional policy remains in effect for the 2023-2024 application cycle, according to the NYU website.
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