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Should You Submit Your Test Score?

Enter your SAT or ACT score and see exactly how it stacks up against every school on your list — and get a personalized Submit / Don't Submit recommendation.

Enter Your Scores

Enter your SAT and/or ACT score. We'll show how you compare to each school's admitted student middle 50% range.

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Test-Optional Policy Matrix

How every school handles test scores — and our personalized recommendation based on your score.

School Policy SAT 25th–75th ACT 25th–75th Acceptance Your SAT Your ACT Recommendation
Enter your scores above and click "Analyze My Scores" to see results.

When to Submit

  • Your score is at or above the school's 50th percentile
  • You're applying to a test-required school
  • Your score is in the middle 50% and your GPA is strong
  • You need test scores for scholarship consideration

When to Go Test-Optional

  • Your score is below the 25th percentile at that school
  • Your GPA and ECs are significantly stronger than your score
  • The school is genuinely test-optional (not just test-flexible)
  • You have a compelling story that a score might undercut