Test-Optional in 2026: What Colleges Aren’t Telling You

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If you’ve been navigating the college admissions landscape in 2026, you’ve almost certainly encountered the phrase “test-optional” — and you’ve probably felt a wave of relief wash over you. No SAT? No ACT? No problem, right? Not so fast. The reality behind test-optional policies at selective colleges is far more nuanced, and frankly, far more strategic than the headline suggests. What colleges aren’t telling you — and what every student applying this cycle needs to understand about Standardized Test requirements —

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