SAT Scores

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.

Heidelberg University provide test option to international students for ACT or SAT score. Student still choose to submit their score to boost their admission chances. Students should aim to score a minimum ACT score is 21 or above and minimum SAT score of 560 or above.

Yes, submitting a valid ACT or SAT score will now become mandatory from the 2027-28 session. Students interested in Fall 2028 admissions, will have to submit either of the two scores. It was stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the university has now decided to introduce this policy again.

The university, in its recent findings, discovered that students who did submit SAT or ACT scores, did much better in their studies on campus, than those who didn't.

Princeton does not have a minimum requirement for SAT. However, a score in the range of 1500-1580 should be enough, per an unofficial source. It also considers academics, curiosity, and leadership potential of a student.

Other requirements include LORs, SOPs, Essays and transcripts of past education.  Students have to submit their applications in advance to allow enough time for processing of documents.

For UG admission, Humboldt University of Berlin does not require submission of ACT or SAT marks are necessity. You have to provide a German University Entrance Qualification which can be obtained through the German Abitur or equivalent qualification.

But the university also looks into other factors for admissions like -

• Strong academic background
• English language proficiency requirements
• LORs
• Personal essays 
• Extracurricular activities 

There is a test-optional policy at George Mason University, meaning students can apply to this university without a SAT or ACT score.  Under this policy, international students can choose whether to submit the scores or not. 

Although by submitting these scores, one can raise their chances of getting selected at this university. A holistic review of the GMU application is conducted to review any application.

The University of Oklahoma is a test optional university. This means that the university does not mandatorily require submission of standardized test scores for undergraduate admission such as ACT and SAT. It rather focuses on other factors such as meeting teh academic requirements, GPA, english language requirements and submission of necessarydocuments. However, theses tests csores can be submitted, and will be considered, enhancing the profile of teh applicant. These tests scores also have submission deadlines, hence applicants must follow the deadlines more carefully.

Undergraduate SOPs need not mention about your scores in examinations, as your academic transcripts will also be added in your UG application documents. However, if you have achieved very good scores or want the Ad Com to know about your academic growth or expertise on a particular subject, you may add the scores. Certain universities may also want to mention your scores to gauge your language proficiency, which you can include in the SOP.

Low SAT or ACT scores (if compulsorily required by a university) might not get compensated by a statement of purpose. However, if you write a compelling SOP of undergraduate courses, your drive, motivation, and accomplishments will be highlighted and you will greatly improve your chances of getting selected in your desired UG score. Extracurricular activities and admissions essays will help you offset a low SAT/ACT score. You must concentrate on developing a complete application that adheres to the precise requirements and instructions given by the university.