Some well-known test-optional colleges and universities in the United States include:
Bates College
Bowdoin College
Colgate University
Amherst College
Williams College
Hamilton College
Middlebury College
University of California system
Wake Forest University
The New School
In addition to these test-optional schools, some colleges and universities may offer alternative admissions pathways for students who do not submit standardized test scores. These pathways may include portfolio reviews, interviews, or other assessments.
It is important for students to research the admissions requirements of the colleges and universities they are interested in attending to determine whether ACT or SAT scores are required. Students who are applying to test-optional schools should make sure to highlight their strengths and accomplishments in other areas of their applications.