Test Optional Policy for Admission to UAH UAH will not require new freshman students to submit an ACT or SAT score when applying for admission for the Fall 2024 - Fall 2025 terms. On the admissions application, students will have the option to select if they wish to have test scores considered for admission and scholarship purposes. A strong candidate for test-optional admission should have a 3.5 high school GPA. Students who feel their ACT or SAT test scores accurately reflect their quality of work in high school are encouraged to submit test scores and not apply test-optional. For students who wish to apply test-optional If you indicate that you do not wish to have your test scores included in the review of your admissions application, you may still submit your scores to increase your freshman scholarship offer after the submission of your admissions application. Please note, if you already sent your ACT or SAT score to UAH before submitting your application for admission, your score will be considered in your admissions evaluation even if you choose to apply as a test-optional student. For students who do not wish to apply test-optional If you indicate that you want your test scores included in the review of your admissions application, your application will remain incomplete until official test scores are received from ACT/SAT. UAH will accept your ACT Superscore, which means that we will consider your highest ACT section scores regardless of test date. Students are encouraged to send UAH all of their ACT scores to utilize the Superscore option. FAQ Who is eligible for test-optional admission? New first-time freshmen may choose to apply test-optional. How do I select my option? You may choose your option on the admissions application. Your choice to include or exclude your ACT/SAT scores from review will affect both admission and scholarship consideration. How will I be evaluated for admission and scholarships? High school GPA, strength of high school curriculum, and ACT/SAT scores (if you choose to have them included for review) are the primary criteria used for admission and scholarship consideration. Is a test score required for scholarship consideration? No. However, students who feel their ACT or SAT test scores accurately reflect their quality of work in high school are encouraged to submit test scores and not apply test-optional. What if I already sent UAH my ACT or SAT score(s) prior to submitting the admissions application and wish to apply without them? Any test scores on file will be reviewed for the purpose of admissions and scholarship consideration.
