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Test Optional in 2026: Do You Really Need the SAT/ACT?
Rupesh RegmiMay 2, 2026 — 11 min read
In this blog
1. Where test optional policies stand in 2026
2. Key testing policy terms you must know
3. How scores fit inside holistic review
4. When you should seriously consider testing
5. When applying without tests makes sense
6. How to decide whether to send scores
7. Practical testing timelines
8. Common myths about test optional policies
9. How WiseAdmit can help
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