Marlboro College drops the SAT
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Published: June 20, 2008
MARLBORO — Marlboro College officials announced Thursday that the school will make submitting SAT and ACT scores optional for high school seniors who apply for admission, beginning July 1, 2008.
In a news release, officials said Marlboro made the decision after discussion with its Admissions Committee and the full faculty, joining more than 750 four-year colleges who no longer use these standardized tests to admit substantial numbers of bachelor degree applicants.
"Marlboro's academic program offers students the opportunity to develop their own interests. We're looking for independent-minded students who are ready to take advantage of that opportunity. Standardized tests don't really help us identify those students. Nor do they help those students identify us," noted Felicity Ratté, Dean of Faculty, in the release.
Marlboro will continue to accept SAT or ACT test scores from students who believe they strengthen their academic record for admission consideration.
Marlboro received a record 471 applications for this year's entering class, with 308 accepted. The entering class each fall is around 110 new students.
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