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October 30, 2026
Test required, test optional, or test blind? Where four-year colleges stand
How many four-year colleges require, consider, or ignore SAT and ACT scores, and which selective colleges require them.
October 30, 2026
The 25 most selective colleges in America
The lowest admission rates among four-year colleges with at least 1,000 undergraduates, from federal data.
October 30, 2026
Which selective colleges still consider legacy status?
Of selective colleges that reported on legacy, how many say it's considered in admissions, from IPEDS.