Planning your undergraduate abroad? Are you prepared for SAT/ ACT exams?
If not then don’t worry! You can still achieve your goals, plan your education abroad for 2022 and maybe even get into your dream university. Just research well. And to help you with that research, we are always here for you.
Many of us are not good at taking exams. Some just mess up on ‘the day’ even after a lot of preparation and end up with unsatisfactory scores. So what is the solution now? Repeat SAT/ ACT? Well it is the basic eligibility criteria in order to study overseas especially in the US, isn’t it? That is what is assumed by everyone. But in reality, it is not. There are universities that do not require sat/act scores. In fact, there are some colleges that say an absolute NO to SATs/ ACTs. One such college is Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts. Therefore, if you are worried about how you can study abroad without SAT/ ACT and get into your desired university in Spring/Fall'21 then there is only one answer to it - Test Optional Colleges.
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What is Test-Optional College?
Universities that do not require SAT or ACT from international students and grant you an admission are known as Test-Optional colleges. So if you have not given SAT/ ACT, then these colleges are for you. However, if you are already done with taking these exams and have scored poorly then you can just avoid sending your bad test scores to the college during application. Even if you submit your SAT and ACT scores, your application will be evaluated based on your academic profile. Therefore, you really need to have a good GPA throughout your academic life. In case, if you think that GPA is the only thing that the college will be considering while evaluating your profile then you are wrong. There are many other factors which play a vital role in your admission process. Those factors are -
- Letter of Recommendation: Having LORs from your High School teachers, Seniors, or the internships (if any) highly proves to be beneficial that makes your application stand out from the rest. Know more about- How to Draft Letters of Recommendation (LoR).
- Statement of Purpose: SOP is #thefactor that can help you to make it or break it into a college. It is the only thing where you don’t have to depend on others to represent yourself to the admission council. Even if you have a low GPA, you can still get into your dream college through a good SOP. The Statement of Purpose generally defines why you want to attend that college and course, why you are capable enough, and what are your strong zones of interest. So write your SOP such that it gives the admission council insight into who you are and what your passion is. In order to help you write better SOPs, you can check - SOP: Statement Of Purpose
- Essay Prompts: Besides SOP, essay prompts are another factor that can help your profile be more interesting than other applicants. It is a way for the college to evaluate an applicant’s experimental thinking and proficiency. This is where you can portray the essence of ‘You’, things that other parts of the application DON’T cover.
- Extracurricular Activities: Getting involved in various extracurricular activities can help you earn some extra brownie points. It definitely adds value to your application especially when you have not applied for SAT/ ACT.
- Projects/ Internships: Being a part of a few good projects or having some experience in the field for which you are applying for i.e. your Undergrad major is the cherry on the top. Internships - not many students, especially in India, prefer to do it during their High School. So an internship certificate, if you happen to have one then be assured that your application is already way too attractive to the admission council.
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Universities That Don't Require SAT/ ACT Exams
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California College of the Arts (San Francisco) CA |
Prescott College AZ |
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Cambridge College MA |
Quinnipiac University CT |
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Carroll University (Wisconsin) WI |
Ringling College of Art and Design FL |
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Cazenovia College NY |
Rocky Mountain College MT |
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Centre College KY |
Roger Williams University RI |
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Rollins College FL |
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College of the Atlantic ME |
Saint Leo University FL |
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College of the Holy Cross MA |
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Colorado College CO |
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Salve Regina University RI |
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Columbia College Chicago IL |
Sarah Lawrence College NY |
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Connecticut College CT |
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Cornell College IA |
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Seton Hill University PA |
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Earlham College IN |
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Emmanuel College MA |
St. Edward's University MD |
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St. John's College ME |
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St. John's College NM |
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Fashion Institute of Technology NY |
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Flagler College FL |
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Florida Institute of Technology FL |
State Uni of New York, "Alfred State" NY |
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Franklin Pierce University NH |
State Uniof New York College, Plattsburgh NY |
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Stonehill College MA |
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Gallaudet University DC |
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Gettysburg College PA |
Union College NY |
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Goshen College IN |
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Goucher College MD |
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Green Mountain College VT |
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Guilford College NC |
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Gustavus Adolphus College MN |
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Hamilton College - NY NY |
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Hampshire College MA |
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Hartwick College NY |
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Hawaii Pacific University HI |
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Hilbert College NY |
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Hiram College OH |
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Hobart and William Smith Colleges NY |
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Humboldt State University CA |
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Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis IN Optional |
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Ithaca College NY |
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Johnson & Wales University (Charlotte)NC |
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Kalamazoo College MI |
University of St. Thomas MN |
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Keuka College NY |
University of the Pacific CA |
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Knox College IL |
University of the Southwest NM |
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La Sierra University CA |
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Lake Erie College OH |
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Lawrence University WI |
University of Wisconsin, Superior WI |
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Lebanon Valley College PA |
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater WI |
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Lewis & Clark College OR |
Ursinus College PA |
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Utica College NY |
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Wagner College NY |
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Washington Adventist University MD |
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Washington and Jefferson College PA |
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Marlboro College VT |
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Marymount Manhattan College NY |
Westminster College MO |
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Marywood University PA |
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McDaniel College MD |
Wheaton College MA |
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Widener University PA |
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Messiah College PA |
Wilberforce University OH |
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Wilson College PA |
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Winona State University MN |
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Wittenberg University OH |
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Read More About SAT
So, this was all about the other factors to be considered while applying to a college. Hence, it depends on you how you represent yourself to the year 2022 admission council of a particular college. Prepare the documents well with guidance from the experts. Check out the Yocket Premium Counselling Services where you can get all the help for your study abroad journey from the very start to the end.
Frequently Asked Questions about Colleges That Don’t Require SAT
Ques. What colleges don’t require SAT?
Ans. The list of colleges dropping act/sat requirements are:
- Harvard College
- Dartmouth College
- Davidson College
- Rhodes College
- Tufts University
- Amherst College
Ques. What is SAT paper pattern?
Ans. The pattern for SAT exam 2022 consists of four sections altogether:
- Reading
- Writing
- Math
- Optional essay
Ques. What is the range of marks in SAT exam?
Ans. The SAT score range is between 400 to 1600.
Ques. What is SAT exam fee 2022 for Indian students?
Ans. The SAT exam fee in Indian rupees is 8,074 INR.
Ques. Is there SAT scholarship for Indian students?
Ans. Yes, all international students including Indians are eligible to apply for SAT scholarships.
Ques. What are SAT exam centres in India?
Ans. Popular SAT centres in India are:
- Ahmedabad International School
- Allen house Public School, Khalasi
- Delhi Public School (DPS)
- Metro Delhi International Schoo