University of Washington 10X Increase in Apps  without SAT/ACT

More than 1,400 accredited colleges and universities will have test optional policies by fall 2022, representing more than 60% of undergraduate institutions across the country, according to FairTest, a testing industry watchdog group.

 That includes all of Washington’s public four-year universities that are making the move – permanently, university leaders announced in May.

More than 1,400 accredited colleges and universities will have test optional policies by fall 2022, representing more than 60% of undergraduate institutions across the country, according to FairTest, a testing industry watchdog group.That includes all of Washington’s public four-year universities that are making the move – permanently, university leaders announced in May.

University of Washington received 29,021 applications without SAT/ACT in 2021 compared to 2,861 in 2020 – nearly 10x increase. The admissions are more becoming more and more holistic. 

Of 4,217 fall 2021 applications to EWU, approximately 83.7%, were submitted without SAT or ACT scores. That’s up from the 417, or 9.3%, for last fall; the university temporarily waived the SAT/ACT requirement in light of COVID-19 before becoming permanently test optional in May 2020. On the private side, 6,115 freshman applications tallied by Gonzaga (approximately 69.2%) were submitted this year without an SAT or ACT. 

As the applications are becoming more and more holistic, the students need to pay more attention to their transcript, extra-curriculars and college applications. Building a unique profile to stand out has become very important to get admission in the colleges.

Source: The Spokesman-Review

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