UPenn Testing Policy

Test Optional: Yes

Self-Reporting Allowed: Yes

The University of Pennsylvania is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, the university allows self-reporting of scores, which allows students to provide their SAT and ACT results without the requirement of official documentation at the initial application stage. About 50% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 17% submit ACT scores, indicating that some students submit both, as the total exceeds 100%.