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What the Return of the SAT and ACT Means for Ivy League Applicants in 2025
After years of widespread test-optional policies, the 2025 admissions cycle reflects a significant shift: many top Ivy League and elite universities now once again require standardized testing, including the SAT and ACT. Institutions such as Harvard and Brown had already reinstated these requirements in earlier cycles, and their continuation into 2025 signals a broader trend with major implications for students aiming at these highly competitive schools.
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