Which US colleges will make me submit SAT scores from 2027-28 onwards?
15 Oct 2026 · Answered by Edayachandiran Velmurugan · 1 min read
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Several US schools have announced SAT requirements: Princeton University and Columbia University from 2027-28, Auburn University from Fall 2027, and UNC System schools from Fall 2027 with a GPA-conditional rule. Policies shift often, so always check each university's admissions page.
Several US schools have already announced that they will require SAT scores in the cycles ahead. If you are applying a year or two from now, you should plan your test dates around these changes.
Announced SAT Requirements
| University | Announced requirement |
|---|---|
| Princeton University | Required from 2027-28 |
| Columbia University | Required from 2027-28 |
| Auburn University | Fully mandatory from Fall 2027, with limited exceptions only for Fall 2026 |
| UNC System schools | A GPA-conditional requirement from Fall 2027, alongside acceptance of the Classical Learning Test |
How to Use This List
- Treat these as announced policies, not permanent ones, since testing rules shift.
- Check each university's admissions page before you finalise your test plan.
My Advice
Take the SAT early enough to retake it if needed, especially if your target schools are on this list. Verify the final policy on each admissions page before you commit to a test date.
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