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Apr. 16, 2020

In the Media: New York Times Highlights Scripps’ Decision to Waive Standardized Test Admission Requirements

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April 16, 2020

In the Media: New York Times Highlights Scripps’ Decision to Waive Standardized Test Admission Requirements

The New York Times highlighted Scripps as one of a growing number of colleges and universities that have shifted to “test optional” admission, waiving SAT and ACT requirements for prospective students. “This decision supports the College’s mission to provide access to a distinctive education for students who will thrive at Scripps,” the College said in a statement last month.

April 3, 2020

In the Media: Inside Higher Ed Features Scripps’ Move to ‘Test Optional’ for Admission

Inside Higher Ed featured Scripps as one of several colleges and universities that have announced that they will drop SAT and ACT requirements for upcoming admission cycles. The College made the announcement in March, saying that the policy “will allow admission officers to identify and advocate for students with a strong academic profile who may have previously been viewed as less competitive, based on their performance on a single exam.”