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Test Policy

Union is test optional except for applicants noted below.

SAT or ACT required only for:

  • Leadership in Medicine Applicants
  • 3+3 Accelerated Law Program Applicants
  • Homeschooled Applicants

SAT/ACT optional but recommended for:

  • International students
    • TOEFL, IELTS or DET is required for all applicants whose first language is not English. Only in very rare circumstances do we waive this requirement. Please see our international application requirements for details.

Our school code for the SAT is 2920 and for the ACT our code is 2970.

Submission Deadlines

  • For Early Action, Leadership in Medicine and Early Decision I applicants, the last date to submit testing is 11/30.
  • For Regular Decision, 3+3 Accelerated Law and Early Decision II applicants, the last date to submit testing is 1/15.

Testing FAQs

  • Should I submit my test scores?

    As an applicant, if you choose to send your scores to Union, we will use them in the evaluation of your application.

    When deciding whether or not to submit testing, consider the average score or middle 50% range of scores for Union. For enrolling students, the middle 50% range for the SAT is 1300-1470 [math + reading only] and the middle 50% for the ACT is 30-33. If your tests meet or exceed these ranges, we recommend submitting them. If you have SAT or ACT scores from multiple test dates, we will superscore. In a typical enrolled class at Union, 35-40% of students did not submit testing.

    Please note: For applicants who select to have their SAT or ACT scores considered during the review process, the writing section is not required.

  • Can I self report my scores?

    Self-reported scores are accepted. Official score reports are required for all enrolling students. Students may submit self-reported scores through the Common App. These scores will not show on the Common App "preview" screen but we will still receive them if you want your scores considered.

  • What if I don't want to submit my test scores?

    If you decide that your scores should not be a part of our evaluation–or if you were unable to take the SAT or ACT and do not have scores to send–check the appropriate box on the application to let us know that you wish to have your application reviewed without consideration of test scores.

  • Do I have to submit scores to be eligible for merit scholarships?

    No, testing is not required to be eligible for merit scholarships. As with application review, scores that are submitted will be used in the evaluation process.