Ensuring the College Rankings Data Are Correct

What gives? The PC policy is several years old on SAT. Helps your SAT scores when the low scorers can opt out of submitted.

USNWR policy: "Schools are unranked and listed separately if they have indicated that they don't use the SAT or ACT test scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants."

"Providence College no longer requires undergraduate applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of the admission application. Prospective students who choose not to submit standardized test scores will receive full consideration, without penalty, for admission."

"Q3: I've heard that Stonehill is 'test optional.' What does that mean?

A: Stonehill is test optional, which means that you do not have to submit your standardized test scores (SAT and ACT) to be considered for admission."

Quinnipiac website: There is no specific grade point average or SAT score that is 'required', but on average, students gaining admission have a B or stronger average (average GPAof 3.3) in high school with an SAT score range of 1080 to 1240 representing the 25th to the 75th percentile of the incoming class.

USNWR lists their SAT range (09) as 1120 to 1230..this should be the same year..even if 1 year off, there is no way their 25th percentile improved 40 pts..that did not get flagged?

Steve of MA of MA 3:05PM August 17, 2010