What is Bowdoin’s standardized testing policy?
The submission of SAT (I and II) and ACT scores has been optional for the purposes of admission since 1969. Bowdoin adopted this policy so that applicants could decide for themselves whether or not their test results accurately reflect their academic ability and potential. There is no score above which applicants should decide to submit test results. For candidates electing to submit them, the scores will be reviewed along other indicators of academic ability. Approximately 20 percent of the applicants in recent classes chose not to submit scores during the admissions process. If a student chooses to have his/her test results removed from an application, requests must be submitted in writing to the Admissions Office by the application deadline. Note: Because standardized test results are used for academic counseling and placement, all entering first-year student must submit scores over the summer prior to enrolling.
The submission of SAT (I and II) and ACT scores has been optional for the purposes of admission since 1969. Bowdoin adopted this policy so that applicants could decide for themselves whether or not their test results accurately reflect their academic ability and potential. There is no score above which applicants should decide to submit test results. For candidates electing to submit them, the scores will be reviewed along other indicators of academic ability. Approximately 16 percent of the applicants and 19 percent of the matriculants in recent classes chose not to submit scores during the admissions process. If a student chooses to have his/her test results removed from an application, requests must be submitted in writing to the Admissions Office by letter or email (admissions@bowdoin.edu) by the application deadline. If that request is received after the application deadline, we cannot guarantee that we can accommodate the request but we will make every effort to do so. Note: Beca
