Testing
Frequently Asked Questions about Testing
Answers
When is the last time I can take the SAT or ACT and still be considered for Admission?
Applying Early Decision (application deadline: November 1st)
Regular Decision (application deadline: January 1st)
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What SAT Subject Test scores should I submit?
We only consider your highest two SAT Subject Test scores (so long as they are from 2 different Subject Tests).
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Do I need to rush my SAT or ACT scores from the October test date if I am applying to Dartmouth ED?
No.
Please just be sure the College Board or ACT knows you're applying to Dartmouth so we receive your scores when they're ready.
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Do I need to take the SAT Subject Tests related to my academic interest or intended major?
No.
Take the Subject Tests for the subjects you're most interested in.
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What test scores will you look at if I have taken the SAT, Subject Tests, or ACT multiple times?
We look at your best scores. This said, please remember testing is just one ofmany things we look at and you should not get yourself worked up over testing.
If you take the SAT and ACT, we will look at whichever total score is higher.
If you need to take the TOEFL or iELTS, we will consider your best score.
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If I submit my ACT scores, do I also need to submit SAT Subject Test scores?
Yes.
We need either:
- ACT with writing AND 2 different SAT Subject Test scores OR
- SAT with writing AND 2 different SAT Subject Test scores
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Do I need to send in AP Exam scores with my application for admission?
If you have AP scores, we strongly encourage you to submit those scores to us by reporting them under the "Tests" section of the
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Can I use Score Choice for the SAT?
Yes. Dartmouth permits the use of Score Choice. However, we encourage you to send us ALL of your scores.
Read our full policy with regard to testing and details on when to request scores from the College Board.
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How many times is too many for taking the SAT?
Dartmouth has no cap on how many times a student can take any standardized test. However, it is important to keep in mind that how many times you take an exam does reflect in part, your overall allocation of time. How much time are you spending studying for the SAT vs. engaging in academic or intellectual endeavors, or extracurriculars? I would advise for students to take standardized tests at a maximum of 3-4 times.
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Does the Admissions Office consider the French and French with Listening SAT Subject Tests as two different exams?
I would strongly suggest that you not take only these two exams since they are so similar. It is totally fine to take both the Math I and Math II exams, or language exams in which you are a native speaker, but we generally discourage applicants from submitting two scores from the same language unless they're also submitting scores from other exams.
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