What is Cornell's SAT code and ACT code?
Cornell University’s SAT code is 2098, and our ACT code is 2726. Please review the Standardized Testing Policy to learn more.
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As an admitted student, will I need to take placement tests?
Once students are admitted to Cornell, they will be contacted by the advising department of their undergraduate college or school and informed of any placement tests that may be a part of new student orientation. Placement examinations are administered to determine a new student’s appropriate level of study within a …
If I haven’t taken any SAT Subject Tests, can I still apply to Cornell?
Cornell does not require SAT Subject Tests for applicants to any of the undergraduate colleges or schools within the university. To learn more about Cornell’s admission policies related to standardized testing, please visit the Standardized Testing Policy webpage.
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What tests are required for international applicants?
Effective for students applying for Fall 2026 or beyond, first-year applicants to all undergraduate colleges and schools will be required to submit standardized test scores. Please visit our Standardized Testing Policy webpage for details. If English is not your native language or if you have not attended high s…
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Are standardized tests required for transfer applicants?
SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor expected for transfer candidates. To learn more, visit the How to Apply: Transfer Applicants webpage.
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Does Cornell University require Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores?
Applicants to Cornell University are not required to submit Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores. Students who have taken AP exams and wish to submit their scores are welcome to do so. Students may use credit they receive from AP exams to satisfy degree requirements only as specified by the individual college or scho…
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Does Cornell University require the SAT or ACT?
Effective for students applying to enroll for fall 2026 or beyond, applicants to all Cornell undergraduate colleges and schools will be required to submit standardized test scores . To learn more, visit our Standardized Testing Policy webpage. The How to Apply page may also be a helpful resource.
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