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Click here for the list.\u003Cbr>3) Applicants applying for Law may take any course combinations listed here and AP Calculus AB.\u003Cbr>4) Applicants taking the AP exam in May 2026 must submit the scores within 3 calendar days after receiving the results.\u003Cbr>New! It is mandatory for all applicants must send their official AP scores via College Board to the National University of Singapore (Institute Code 3720), and also upload a copy of the score report to the Applicant Portal. |\n\n\n| Test | Minimum Acceptable Score for admissions consideration | Requirements |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| ACT with Writing | • Composite Score: 29\u003Cbr>• Writing Score: 8 | • ACT Writing Test is compulsory.\u003Cbr>• All sections (including Writing) must be taken in one sitting.\u003Cbr>Note:\u003Cbr>1) ACT consists of 5 sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Writing Test.\u003Cbr>2) The validity of ACT scores is five years.\u003Cbr>New! It is mandatory for all applicants to send their official ACT scores to the National University of Singapore (Institute Code 5286), and also upload a copy of the score report to the Applicant Portal. |\n| SAT | • Reading and Writing: 600\u003Cbr>• Mathematics: 650 | • All sections of the SAT must be taken in one sitting.\u003Cbr>Note:\u003Cbr>1) SAT consists of 2 sections: Reading and Writing, and Mathematics.\u003Cbr>2) The validity of SAT scores is five years.\u003Cbr>New! It is mandatory for all applicants must send their official SAT scores via College Board to the National University of Singapore (Institute Code 3720), and also upload a copy of the score report to the Applicant Portal. |\n\nAll relevant score reports must be sent to NUS through the testing agencies and submitted through the Applicant Portal by the respective application closing date. Failure to submit your scores will deem your application as incomplete and will not be processed for admissions consideration.  \nList of acceptable AP courses  \n\n| Arts |\n| --- |\n| AP Art History |\n| AP Music Theory |\n\n\n| English |\n| --- |\n| AP English Language and Composition |\n| AP English Literature and Composition |\n\n\n| History and Social Studies |\n| --- |\n| AP European History |\n| AP United States History |\n| AP World History: Modern |\n| AP Human Geography |\n| AP Macroeconomics |\n| AP Microeconomics |\n| AP Psychology |\n\n\n| Math and Computer Science |\n| --- |\n| AP Computer Science A |\n| AP Calculus BC* |\n| AP Statistics |\n\n* AP Calculus BC is a compulsory subject for all programmes, except Law.  \n\n| Sciences |\n| --- |\n| AP Biology |\n| AP Chemistry |\n| AP Environmental Science |\n| AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based |\n| AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based |\n| AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |\n| AP Physics C: Mechanics |\n\n\n| World Languages and Cultures |\n| --- |\n| AP Chinese Language and Culture |\n| AP French Language and Culture |\n| AP German Language and Culture |\n| AP Italian Language and Culture |\n| AP Latin |\n| AP Japanese Language and Culture |\n| AP Spanish Language and Culture |\n| AP Spanish Literature and Culture |","cbCair9JKH87vEhN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCair9JKH87vEhN","pdf",261789,"English","# Standardised Test Requirements\n## Minimum requirements by test\n### AP\n### ACT with Writing\n### SAT\n## Acceptable test score combinations\n## Submission and validity rules\n## List of acceptable AP courses\n## Arts\n## English\n## History and Social Studies\n## Math and Computer Science\n## Sciences\n## World Languages and Cultures","[{\"question\":\"What are the minimum score requirements for AP, ACT with Writing, and SAT?\",\"answer\":\"AP requires a score of 3 in each AP course. ACT with Writing requires a composite score of 29 and a Writing score of 8. SAT requires 600 for Reading and Writing and 650 for Mathematics.\"},{\"question\":\"How can international applicants combine tests and AP courses for admissions consideration?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants may be considered with at least 5 AP courses, or ACT with Writing plus at least 3 AP courses, or SAT plus at least 3 AP courses.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the submission and validity rules for ACT and SAT scores?\",\"answer\":\"ACT and SAT scores are valid for five years, and all required SAT sections must be taken in one sitting. Score reports must be sent to NUS via testing agencies and submitted through the Applicant Portal by the application closing date.\"}]","Standardised Test Requirements - ACT, AP and SAT Minimum Scores | PDF"]