Which Ivy League universities will ask me for SAT or ACT scores?

For the current admission cycles, Harvard, Yale, Brown and Cornell require SAT or ACT scores. Dartmouth also requires standardised testing, though applicants outside the US can use other recognised exams (but not predicted national exam scores). Columbia and Princeton are test optional for 2027, so check each school's page before you plan your tests.

Testing Policy by University

English Tests and Other Documents

If you have not studied mainly in English, you may also need an English language test. Indicative IELTS Academic scores are around 7.0 to 8.0 (up to 8.0 at Brown and 7.5 at Cornell), though they differ by university. Expect to submit transcripts, your Class 10 and 12 results, a school report, counsellor and teacher recommendations, essays, any required test scores and an application fee or fee-waiver request.

My Advice

Check the testing and document list on every Ivy League admissions page, because policies and requirements can change between cycles. Admissions are holistic and these schools generally do not publish a cut-off, so a balanced profile matters as much as test scores.