Prior to the 2020-2021 application cycles, Northwestern has required all undergraduate applicants to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for admission. Given test cancellations and anticipated registration challenges caused by the 

COVID-19 pandemic, we will adopt a test-optional policy for first-year applicants in the 2020-21 admission cycles. 

Applicants may submit a score if they wish, but scores are not required. For more information, take a look at our 

2020-21 Testing Policy FAQs. 

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