Overview

• 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.