FYI
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to the global pandemic and the resulting lack of available test administrations, SAT and
ACT scores will not be required or considered for Finalist standing in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Also:
https://barnard.edu/admissions/testing
One-Year SAT/ACT Test-Optional Policy For Spring and Fall 2021
Barnard recognizes the challenges that students are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic and, in response, Barnard will adopt a one-year SAT and ACT test-optional admission policy for students applying for Fall 2021 first-year admission as well as Spring or Fall 2021 transfer admission. This decision was made in consultation with the President and the Board of Trustees and is not intended as an admissions policy shift, but rather as a temporary measure driven by the current circumstances. Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores from the SAT or ACT exam and no other materials will be requested in lieu of test scores. Applicants may still submit self-reported SAT or ACT scores for consideration if they are able to do so. As in previous years, the College does not evaluate SAT Subject Tests. Please know that Barnard reviews all applications holistically. We consider each applicant in the context of her school, community, and individual story. Barnard seeks students who are intellectually motivated, community-minded, and excited for academic exploration within the liberal arts.