Hey there fellow scholars! I'm a junior and working on narrowing down my college selection for applications. Now, I'm considering UGA but kinda unsure about their standardized testing policies. Does anyone know if UGA still requires the SAT? Are they test-optional or flexible? Thanks in advance!
As of the 2024-2025 application cycle, the University of Georgia (UGA) does require an SAT or ACT score for all undergraduate applicants. They resumed their standardized testing requirement after a period of being test-optional due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, if you are planning to apply to UGA, you should plan to take either the SAT or ACT and submit your scores as part of your application.
There's no explicit cut-off for scores to apply to UGA, but knowing their middle 50% scores can give you a good sense of where you stand amongst their accepted students. For the SAT, the middle 50% scores are roughly 1240-1420.
However, remember that your scores are just one part of the entire application. UGA will also look at your grades, the rigor of your high school classes, your extracurricular activities, and your application essays. Investing time in these areas can help strengthen your application alongside your standardized test scores.
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