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More college applicants are opting to include SAT or ACT scores in their submissions

NPR | By JD Allen
Published May 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM EDT

This application cycle, way more students reported test scores, up 10% compared with last year. That's despite many colleges having "test-optional" admissions policies.

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