Harvard Reinstates SAT For Undergraduate Admission
April 15 2024
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Harvard University has announced that it will reinstate the standardised test (SAT) score requirement for undergraduate admissions
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The policy change applies to fall 2025 applicants, according to the university statement on April 11
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The test score requirement was paused due to the Covid-19 pandemic
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Standardised testing is now mandatory for fall 2029 undergraduate applicants
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The university mandates SAT and ACT scores but also allows alternative exams in cases of accessibility issues
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According to Hopi Hoekstra, dean of Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, standardised tests offer predictive insights into college success, irrespective of backgrounds
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MIT reinstated test requirements two years ago, while the University of Pennsylvania retains its test-optional policy for the coming year
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Harvard, America's oldest and wealthiest college, integrates test scores with various applicant aspects like experiences, skills, and community contributions
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The SAT assesses candidates' written, verbal, and mathematical skills
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The SAT lasts nearly two hours and fourteen minutes, comprising two main sections: Reading plus Writing and Mathematics
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