Test Optional Colleges in 2020-2021: The Ultimate Guide

Due to COVID-19, many colleges have switched to test optional policies for the 2020-2021 admissions year. In this video, CollegeVine co-founder Vinay Bhaskara discusses why colleges switched to test-optional policies, a history of test optional policies, what SAT/ACT scores look like for this year's class, and the benefits of applying to test optional schools.

[vivio]

I really appreciate all the consideration you took into making sure that your conclusions could be supported by your methods! It was really clear and gave several different examples of realistic and individual circumstances of thousands of students. This process is not a “one size fits all” like some websites/advisors deem it to be. I will definitely be taking this info into consideration for each individual school I’ll apply to! Thank you !! God Bless.

[CollegeVine]

Are you planning to apply test optional this year? Share your thoughts below!

[lorilara]

I have a hard time believing schools will overlook high scores submitted. So much for the kids that tested low due to Covid.

[dila]

hey!thanks for the video. I have a question, If I apply to a college this November, as an early decision application, would it be for 2021-22 or 2022-23 application cycle?

[michaelchen]

I'm kind of in a weird case where I have some good scores I want to submit but some scores I dont want to submit. Is there any place I can DM you, explain my situation, and get advice about what I should do?

[nhayles]

Howard University. Any word on that school