Several more colleges are reinstating SAT and ACT requirements for Fall 2026. As the admissions landscape shifts again, students should make sure to keep up to date on individual school policies and consider preparing for standardized testing . 

While the vast majority of institutions in our coverage universe still offer some form of test-optional admissions, a number of institutions have reinstated standardized testing requirements after going test-optional during the pandemic.

Click on Continue Reading to see our list of schools who have reinstated requirements for the 2025-26 cycle. For your convenience, we've included admit rates and links to each school's standardized test policy details to help you find suitable candidates for your college list.

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Colleges Reinstating Standardized Testing Requirements (2025-26)

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