Over the last several years, more than half of the 3,300+ four-year colleges and universities in the United States announced they would not require applicants to submit standardized test scores, and 85% of the top 100 liberal arts colleges have gone test-optional.

If you’re a high school student preparing for college, you want to know if you should still plan to take the SAT or ACT, and will your choice help or hurt your chances of getting into college or scholarships?

It is suggested that students deciding to take the SAT or ACT research the college or universities college entrance exam requirements, as well as scholarship requirements. Carefully consider your personal circumstances and whether you should take or retake the exams. Above all, research each school’s test policy and deadlines.