A Number of Georgia colleges won’t require ACT or SAT scores when applying

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - High school seniors looking to attend college in the Peach State may be able to attend school without having to take the ACT or SAT.

The University System of Georgia decided to extend an admission adjustment removing the standardized test score requirement.

This admission adjustment stems from the pandemic when students weren’t allowed to gather to take standardized tests. Thousands of students were denied a testing opportunity and now board members of the USG believe not requiring testing scores is a good thing.

Speaking during a webcast today, The Board of the University System of Georgia hammered out changes to an ongoing requirement for college students. The board oversees 26 public colleges and universities. Last year, officials decided to extend the admission waiver so 23 of 26 colleges do not require ACT or SAT scores when a student is looking to enroll in that college.

“In April 2023, the Board of Regents extended the temporary waiver for 2024/2025 with the exception of UGA Georgia Tech and Georgia College and State University who have continued to require test scores,” said Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs, Dana Nichols.

“We’ve seen success and enrollment continue to come back. I think sending the signal for the fall of 25 again would be helpful in this area,” said Chancellor of USG, Sonny Perdue.

A citizens who wishes to stay anonymous, says she thinks this is a great idea and enrollment should be based off GPA rather than test scores.

“If their grades are up to the standard they should be able to go in. They have already proven themself in high school, why should they be tested to go into college when they’ve already been tested in high school.” said anon.

Right now, the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Georgia College and State University still require standardized test scores.

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