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MIT is no longer test optional. Will other universities follow?

Q&A: Stuart Schmill on MIT’s decision to reinstate the SAT/ACT requirement MIT Admissions announced that it will reinstate its requirement that applicants submit scores from an SAT or ACT exam. The office’s research shows the standardized tests are an important factor in assessing the academic preparation of applicants from all backgrounds, says Dean of Admissions and St...

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