<p>It was my understanding that ACT scores were optional. On the Freshman Admission page, it says <em>Please Note that we do require the ACT with writing</em>. I'm not sure if this means that ACT scores are mandatory or not, but I have not taken them yet and I was not planning on it.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.fordham.edu/admissions/undergraduate_admiss/applying/admission_deadlines_/freshman_admission_89239.asp”>http://www.fordham.edu/admissions/undergraduate_admiss/applying/admission_deadlines_/freshman_admission_89239.asp</a>
Mandatory to submit either the SAT I or ACT with Writing to be considered for admission.
If you have taken your SAT I and are happy with the scores then you do not have to take the ACT with Writing.</p>