A survey released Wednesday by FairTest, a group urging less use of standardized tests, found that 383 four-year colleges and universities do not strictly require high school applicants to submit SAT I or ACT scores.
Public institutions dominate the list. There also are about 25 selective private colleges, such as Mount Holyoke and Middlebury, and schools specializing in such areas as art or religion.
Fewer than 70 schools require no tests, or make them optional. The rest fall into five categories:
Schools requiring SAT or ACT scores only for placement in classes, including remedial and advanced courses.
State institutions requiring only out-of-state applicants to take tests.
State systems seeking scores only from applicants below a certain class rank or grade-point average.
Schools needing SAT or ACT scores only for certain academic programs.
Schools accepting SAT II subject test or other standard exams in lieu of the SAT I or ACT.
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