Inside the Yale Admissions Office
Standardized Tests: The Details
Feb 22, 2024
Yale's new test-flexible policy for admissions discussed in detail. Insights on score submission and tricky scenarios. Detailed overview of future standardized test requirements and super scoring methods. How Yale approaches standardized testing and the score selection process. Navigating standardized test scores in college admissions and aligning application content with intended major. Yale's innovative approach to admissions beyond standardized test scores.
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Quick takeaways
- Yale's new test-flexible policy allows self-reporting of AP, IB, or SAT scores with no preference.
- Test scores complement academic achievements and showcase strengths in specific subjects for holistic review.
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Overview of Yale's New Test Flexible Policy
Yale has introduced a new test flexible policy for first-year and transfer applicants starting in fall 2025 or later. Applicants can self-report standardized test scores from AP, IB, or SAT exams, with no preference for one type over another. AP and IB exams must include all scores taken, while ACT and SAT should include all sub-scores. The policy aims to provide more options to meet requirements and acknowledges the predictive value of AP and IB exams.
