Colleges Are Requiring SAT and ACT Scores Again — Here’s the Full List for 2027

The test-optional era in college admissions is rapidly drawing to a close. What began as an emergency response to Covid-19 disruptions has turned into one of the most significant policy reversals in recent higher education history.

From the Ivy League to SEC flagships, schools are bringing back SAT and ACT requirements, and some are now accepting the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as well. According to Brian Eufinger, co-founder of Edison Prep, "Even at schools that remain test-optional, scores are often still required to compete for top-tier merit scholarships."

For the high school class of 2027, which will begin submitting applications this fall, standardized testing is once again a central part of the college admissions equation.