Are there schools which require the ACT?

Sikorsky
Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:50:34 +0000

I stand corrected about Stanford:

Required Testing

The ACT Plus Writing or the SAT (Critical Reading, Math and Writing) is required of all undergraduate applicants. Official scores from all test dates must be sent to Stanford directly from the ACT or the College Board (the reporting agency for the SAT) or both if the applicant has taken the ACT and the SAT. Score reports must arrive by the appropriate application deadline.

[Testing : Stanford University](http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/application/freshman/testing.html)

But I’m not sure that’s exactly what Cornell requires:

7. Standardized Test Scores
You must submit your scores for either the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT with Writing. Some of our undergraduate colleges/schools also have specific requirements for the SAT Subject Tests. Review the Freshman Admission Requirements Grid to see what’s required. It’s your responsibility to make sure that you have taken the right Subject Tests and have the scores officially reported to Cornell from the testing agency by our application deadline. Note that Cornell requires students to submit all scores from SAT tests taken and does not participate in the College Board’s Score Choice.

[Admission Requirements | Admissions](College and School Admissions Requirements | Undergraduate Admissions)

Nevertheless, I gave incorrect advice. I’m sorry. I should have said that the number of colleges and universities that wouldn’t let you bury your ACT score is very, very small.