Test-Optional Policy

Boston College has a test-optional admission policy. Students who opt not to submit test scores will receive full consideration during our selection process.

At Boston College, internal research has shown that test scores, when used alongside other factors such as grades, curriculum rigor, writing, co-curricular involvement, and recommendations, add measurable value in predicting academic success. For this reason, students who complete the SAT or ACT are encouraged to submit their scores.

When submitted, the Admission Committee will carefully consider test scores in the context of students鈥� home, school, and community environments. Scores received from applicants are one factor among many that we consider within our holistic review and are never used as a sole determinant of admission.

To reduce the cost associated with applying to college, Boston College has moved to a self-reporting test-score model. Students may send official score reports from a testing center, list their test scores on their applications, and/or upload scores through their Applicant Status Portals. All scores submitted to Boston College will be evaluated by the Admission Committee.

Enrolled students will be required to submit official test score reports for all self-reported scores upon matriculation. At that time, students' results will be verified.

Students Submitting Scores

75%

of admitted students submitted SAT and/or ACT test scores

2024-25 application cycle

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