Dartmouth Reinstates SAT/ACT Testing Requirement, Citing Potential for Greater Diversity and Fairness

Dartmouth College's decision to require SAT and ACT scores for future applicants aims to improve diversity and fairness in admissions, based on recent studies.

Dartmouth College announces the reinstatement of SAT and ACT testing requirements for the Class of 2029, reversing a pandemic-era policy.
The decision is supported by studies indicating standardized tests can help identify high-achieving students from less-resourced backgrounds.
Critics argue that reliance on standardized testing perpetuates inequalities, but Dartmouth believes it will enhance the diversity and fairness of its admissions process.
Other Ivy League schools and universities are re-evaluating their testing policies, with some considering reinstating requirements.
Dartmouth plans to continue its holistic admissions process, considering standardized test scores as one of many factors.