Occidental College Testing Policy

Test Optional: Yes

Self-Reporting Allowed: Yes

Occidental College is test optional, meaning students are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, the college allows self-reporting of scores, which enables applicants to provide their test results without needing to send official documents initially. Approximately 68% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 45% submit ACT scores, indicating that some students submit both, as the total exceeds 100%.