GREAT COLLEGES WITH "SIMPLER" ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS - #5

WAKE FOREST  Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest does not think standardized testing is "evil", but it does feel that an interview in the admissions process can be more important than scores on the SAT or ACT in indicating who is a good fit for the college.  Thus, candidates are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores when applying.  If you think they would help, and you would like them considered, you are free to submit them.  Otherwise, it's fine if you do not.

Wake Forest, established in 1834, has an undergraduate enrollment just shy of 5,000 students.  The deadline for "Early Decision" applications in 2014-15 is November 15, and for "Regular Decision" applications, January 1.

For more information about Wake Forest deadlines and admission, click here .

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GREAT COLLEGES WITH “SIMPLER” ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS - # 4

SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE Bronxville/Yonkers, NY

With 40 wooded acres just 30 minutes north of Manhattan, Sarah Lawrence offers the best of all settings.  A highly regarded, co-ed college, established in 1924, SLC has a test-optional policy for admission - that is, applicants are not required to submit scores from the SAT or ACT.   The admissions office "is committed to a holistic review process" and focuses on the candidate's transcript and essay, as well as the teacher and counselor recommendations.

Get all the details about admission to Sarah Lawrence College here .

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GREAT COLLEGES WITH “SIMPLER” ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS - # 3 (WOMEN'S COLLEGE)

BRYN MAWR COLLEGE Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr is considered one of the most highly regarded colleges for women in the country.  Founded in 1885, it is the first women’s college to offer a Ph.D. program.  It accepts the Common Application, and submitting standardized test scores is optional for U.S. citizens and residents.

Get all the details about admission to Bryn Mawr College here .

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GREAT COLLEGES WITH “SIMPLER” ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS - # 2

WESLEYAN COLLEGE Middletown, CT

Wesleyan has a “Test-Optional” Policy for admission.  It believes that the best predictor for success in college is the transcript – the academic record of the candidate – not the SAT or ACT score.  Thus, submitting standardized testing is optional – and if an applicant chooses to submit scores, only the best scores will be considered.  

Get all the details about admission to Wesleyan College here . 

For information about Dr. Droge’s helpful book, COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice, CLICK HERE .

GREAT COLLEGES WITH “SIMPLER” ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS - # 1

THIS COLLEGE TAKES A “SIMPLER” APPROACH TO ADMISSION – NO SAT, ACT, ETC. - THEN, IF ADMITTED, SPEND YOUR FIRST YEAR IN BERLIN

BARD COLLEGE Annandale-on-Hudson, NY

In an article in “Time Magazine”, Bard’s president called the SAT exam “part hoax” and “part fraud”.  It should come as no surprise then that Bard does not require standardized testing for admission.  In fact, applicants may “simply” write an online essay that the admissions office views as B+ or higher and, bingo – they get accepted to the college.  And, once admitted, students may spend part or all of their first year in Berlin.  How’s that for a different approach? 

Get all the details about admission to Bard College here .

For information about Dr. Droge’s helpful book, COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice, CLICK HERE .