Amherst College Testing Policy

Test Optional: Yes

Self-Reporting Allowed: Yes

Amherst College is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores as part of their application. The college also allows self-reporting of scores, which means students can provide their test results directly on their application without needing to send official score reports initially. Approximately 35% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 31% submit ACT scores; this totals to 66%. The combined percentage exceeds 100% because some students submit both SAT and ACT scores.