Luther College will not require ACT/SAT test scores for fall 2021 admission

Posted: Thu, Apr 30, 2020 4:00 PM

Due in part to the global impacts of COVID-19, Luther College will not require ACT/SAT scores for admission for students applying for entry in fall 2021.

Said Luther College Vice President for Enrollment Management Derek Hartl, "This decision was made for a variety of reasons, including the desire to remove barriers for students who may be impacted by canceled test dates or other education disruptions during these times."

The college's admissions process will continue to place an emphasis on academic achievement (high school transcript), leadership examples, a personal statement and a letter of recommendation. Prospective students applying for entry in fall 2021 may choose to submit a standardized test score for consideration, but it will not be required.

Luther College is considering making this a permanent change and will continue discussions about dropping the requirement.