Northwestern University

Testing policy

Northwestern is test-optional for students matriculating in 2027.

This policy applies to students matriculating in Fall 2021 through Fall 2027.

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Policy history

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These dates are matriculation years — the fall a student started college.

Shown by graduation year, assuming four years in college.

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2006 2010 2021 2025

Matriculation years Fall 2006–Fall 2020 Graduation years 2010–2024

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- Northwestern — Tests Optional for Class of 2025
- Daily Northwestern — Tests Optional for Class of 2025
Matriculation years Fall 2021–Fall 2027 Graduation years 2025–2031 Current

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