Macalester College Testing Policy

Test Optional: Yes

Self-Reporting Allowed: Yes

Macalester College is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, the college allows self-reporting of scores, which means students can report their scores themselves without needing to submit official documents initially. About 59% of applicants submit SAT scores, and the same percentage submit ACT scores, indicating that some students submit both tests as the total exceeds 100%.