Claremont Colleges

Junglebrain
Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:32:05 +0000

“Wow, this discussion grew quickly.
A note about the testing differences with SAT and such: Pitzer is testing optional. Only about 50% of the applicants use standardized testing, so it is not a focus for the school. That being said, it would be tough to use that as the deciding factor between selectivity or academic reputation.”

QFT.

Pitzer’s average test scores reflect the fact they put very little stock in standardized tests for admission. I was flat-out rejected from Pitzer with a 34 act, and I got accepted at a supposedly higher rated school (Macalester).