SAT

The ACT and SAT are designed to be equal in difficulty, and every major U.S. college accepts both without preference. However the difficulty of each test is highly subjective and depends on your individual cognitive strengths and test-taking style.

As per the SIUE admission requirements, international students need to either have a really good GPA or have a high score in the standardized entrance tests like SAT or ACT. 

So, if an applicant's GPA is between 2.0 and 2.59 on a 4.0 scale, they would need a minimum score of 990 (in Evidence based reading and writing + math). 

By meeting these requirements, the applicant would be automatically admitted to SIUE.

Columbia University provides test option for SAT and ACT score to international students. If students wish to submit it, they accept it as a part of selection process. Students who are choosing to submit the score should try to get above 1520 with good GPA, to improve the chance.

For the year 2026, Duke University admissions are test-optional. This means that the students do not really need to submit these scores but it gives an applicant an advantage if they do. 

So, 1480 is not a bad score but not nearly good enough for Duke University. Applicants who get in have an average SAT score of 1550 out of 1600. 

The students should not be discouraged, though, this university looks at the holistic profile of a student and then comes to a decision. The factors given below might just change their decision - 

• Engaging essays 
• Extracurriculars showing leadership skills 
• A near-perfect GPA 

Ludwig Maximilian University expects SAT scores for some programs only. The university ask for a proof of high school completion as a qualification. Students have to submit documents like transcripts, resume, English and German language requirements.

While SAT and ACT are indeed recoognized by the University of Sydney with completion of a secondary or high school qualification, its not mandatory for Indian students to submit the same. USYD recognizes Indian qualifications like AISSCE or CISCE and has stated the required grade equivalent for programs. Students can check the same on the official website.

For the UG course at Illinois Tech, this institution is not too fussy about the SAT scores. But international students can submit these scores if they want to under the code 1318 for SAT and 1040 for ACT scores submission. 

The institution evaluates an application based on the holistic application, considering the pointers given below for admissions - 

• High GPA 
• Good coursework in high school 
• Essays on the basis of the quality of response, being able to show the academic interest and why they are the perfect fit for IIT Chicago. 

FLAME has an internal assessment process that considers various parameters for selection of candidates. Test score is one of these selection parameters. Candidates can still expect admission if they have an average score in the entrance test. Candidates can also apply for FLAME Entrance Aptitude Test (FEAT) for admissions.