As the 5Cs continue to evaluate test-optional policies, students said differences in access to standardized testing shaped their approach to the admissions process, particularly for international applicants. While some colleges have made their policies permanent, others plan to reinstate testing requirements in future cycles.
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OPINION: Test scores don’t define us: Why test-optional must stay
After the faculty recommended a return to mandatory testing, Claremont McKenna College sits on the precipice of making an important decision: moving the admissions process to mandatory test submission after lifting the requirement due to national trends and worries of inequity sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this important moment, Daniel Choi PO ’28 asks the institution to continue making efforts for equity by remaining committed to holistic admissions.
OPINION: Eliminating test scores is not the answer to educational equity
As the nation’s leading educational institutions start to reinstitute testing, the Claremont Colleges have remained stalwart, extending test optional policies until the 2027 admission cycle. Eric Lu, PO ’28 argues that testing now arises as an opportunity for equity through standardization.
CMC extends test-optional policy to fall 2022 application cycle
Claremont McKenna College announced an extension of its test optional policy until the fall 2022 admissions cycle.
Harvey Mudd to eliminate SAT/ACT requirement for two years
Harvey Mudd College will nix the SAT/ACT requirement for students applying in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, becoming test optional for two years.
Scripps waives standardized testing requirement
Scripps College will drop SAT and ACT requirements for all applicants, becoming the second 5C to adopt a test-optional admission policy.