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The best indication of whether a student will be successful at GW is their performance in highschool—the grades they earn and the rigor of their coursework. This has always been the most important part of the application process at GW and this will not change, regardless of whether you choose to submit scores.  \nStudents Required to Submit Test Scores  \nIf you are part of one of the following groups you are still required to submit SAT/ACT scores:  \n• Applicants to the accelerated seven-year B.A./M.D. program  \n• Applicants who are homeschooled  \n• Applicants who attended secondary schools that provide only narrative evaluations rather than some form of grading scale  \n• Recruited NCAA Division I athletes  \nChoosing Whether or Not to Submit Test Scores for Consideration  \nSAT/ACT scores are an optional credential and as an applicant you can decide if you want to submit your scores to GW as part of your application. If you feel your SAT or ACT  \n[https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/test-optional-policy](https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/test-optional-policy)  \nscores are an accurate reflection of your academic abilities, you are welcome to submit them for consideration. There is no preference for SAT or ACT scores.  \nIf you choose not to submit test scores, you will not be viewed negatively. Test scores are not required for consideration in special programs (/node/29), such as the University Honors Program or Women’s Leadership Program, or for merit scholarships (/node/213) .  \nIf you choose to submit your test scores, the Admissions Committee will consider scores ina manner that is consistent with other documents that are often submitted, such as resumes, supplemental letters of recommendation from individuals other than a teacher or counselor and interviews.  \nGW will accept scores from both the old version of the SAT (test administered prior to March 2016) and the redesigned SAT (offered beginning March 2016) . If a student chooses to submit redesigned SAT scores, GW will consider the reading and math sections only; GW does not evaluate the writing section of the redesigned SAT or the writing section of the ACT in the admissions process.  \nIf you submit scores from both versions of the SAT, the scores cannot be combined into a“superscore.”  \nNotifying the Admissions Committee  \nYou will need to indicate whether or not you will submit your scores on the member screen of your Common Application ([https://www.commonapp.org/school/george](https://www.commonapp.org/school/george)washington-university) . If you are planning to submit your scores, you must request they be sent directly from the College Board or ACT well in advance of the application deadline. If you decide you want to include your scores after you’ve submitted your Common Application, email us [at](at gwadm@gwu.edu)[ ](at gwadm@gwu.edu)[gwadm@gwu.edu](at gwadm@gwu.edu) ( [mailto:gwadm@gwu.edu](mailto:gwadm@gwu.edu)) by your application deadline and include your full name and GWID or date of birth.  \nScores on Your Transcript  \nIf you indicate that you will not submit your scores, they will not be considered in the admission process even if they are included on your official high school transcript.  \nScore Consideration  \nGW will superscore the SAT, which means that the Admissions Committee will consider only the highest critical reading, math and writing scores you’ve submitted, ","cbCaiqXolMFoySjY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqXolMFoySjY","pdf",105954,"English","# Test-Optional Policy Overview\n## Students Required to Submit Test Scores\n# Choosing Whether or Not to Submit Test Scores for Consideration\n## Notifying the Admissions Committee\n## Scores on Your Transcript\n## Score Consideration\n# International Student Requirements\n## Removing Scores from GW’s Records\n## Matriculating Student Requirements","[{\"question\":\"When does George Washington University’s test-optional policy take effect?\",\"answer\":\"The test-optional policy went into effect on August 1, 2015. 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