非考试录取政策

Occidental has found that standardized testing can be a valuable predictor of student success, but testing has always been just one of many factors in our admission process. As a residential college we prize students who seek engagement with others and with a community. 我们的课堂环境是基于讨论和合作. These features of the Occidental experience have never been measured by standardized tests, and we will continue to value students who are intellectually curious, 深入参与社区活动, 并致力于学院的使命.

常见问题 

• 我将有机会参加标准化考试, 但我不确定我是否应该提交标准化考试成绩.
• Can I still be considered for merit scholarships if I choose not to submit standardized testing?
• Will I still receive need-based financial aid if I do not submit standardized testing?
• Does Occidental’s test optional policy also apply to international students?
• In what other ways can I demonstrate my abilities and passions to Occidental?
• My school has decided that all courses will be graded pass/fail. Does this mean it is more important for me to submit standardized testing?
• Is standardized testing required for students who have been homeschooled throughout high school?
• If I choose to submit testing scores, which standardized tests will Occidental accept?
• If I choose to submit testing, does Occidental require the essay portion on the SAT or 行为?
• 西方的“超级得分”吗??
• If I choose to submit testing scores, how should I submit them to Occidental?
• 我已经递交了申请, and now I want to update whether or not I will be submitting test scores. 我该怎么办??

我将有机会参加标准化考试, 但我不确定我是否应该提交标准化考试成绩.

十大正规网赌平台对所有学生都是可选考试. If you feel that standardized test scores reflect positively upon your academic potential, 请提交成绩. 如果你觉得它们不能反映你的学术潜力, 你不会因为没有提交考试成绩而受到惩罚. 进行比较, 2022年秋季, we received test scores from 39% of applicants as well as enrolling students. 当你向十大正规网赌平台提交申请时, you will communicate to us whether or not you plan to submit standardized test scores.

Can I still be considered for merit scholarships if I choose not to submit standardized testing?

是的. While Occidental reserves most of its institutional funds for need-based financial aid, 我们每年都会提供少量的优异奖. 所有学生都将被考虑获得优异奖, regardless if they have submitted standardized testing scores or not.

Will I still receive need-based financial aid if I do not submit standardized testing?

是的. Occidental is one of only a few institutions in the United States committed to meeting 100% of a family’s demonstrated financial need. All students who qualify for need-based financial aid will continue to receive it, regardless if they have submitted standardized testing scores or not.

Does Occidental’s test optional policy also apply to international students?

是的, but international students will still need to demonstrate 英语语言能力. 学生可以提交托福考试, 雅思考试, 或DET证明英语语言能力, and should also consider an English language supplement in the form of an InitialView or Vericant interview. English proficiency exam requirements are waived if a student has attended an English-medium high school for 4 years.

In what other ways can I demonstrate my abilities and passions to Occidental?

Interviewing is an additional opportunity for us to get to know you in our highly personalized admission process. 这些面试都是虚拟的, 如果条件允许, 亲自到你的家乡与校友志愿者交流. Students interested in interviewing should request an interview 4-6 weeks in advance of their application deadline, 七月底开始. Students will not be penalized in the admission process if they did not have the opportunity to interview. 

My school has decided that all courses will be graded pass/fail. Does this mean it is more important for me to submit standardized testing?

No. Many districts and individual high schools decided to implement pass/fail grading and we defer to each school to determine what best serves their students. Our holistic evaluation process considers many inputs, not just grades and test scores. Course rigor will continue to be an important part of our assessment, 即使你的学校实施了及格/不及格的评分政策. 作为一个写作密集型机构, 我们的程序评估学生的写作能力, and we will continue to value students who possess strong writing preparation and skills. Students who engage with their community and pursue their passions in substantive ways will similarly shine in our admission process.

Is standardized testing required for students who have been homeschooled throughout high school?

We strongly recommend that external assessments be submitted for applicants who have been homeschooled for the entirety of high school. 强烈建议至少参加以下一项考试, 行为, 美联社分数, IB考试, 普通中等教育证书考试, I普通中等教育证书考试, A-level成绩. Many homeschool students also choose to complete coursework at a local community college to demonstrate their success in a classroom setting.

If I choose to submit testing scores, which standardized tests will Occidental accept?

在我们的过程中，SAT和行为成绩是平等的, so students may take either exam and can submit scores from both. 美联社分数, IB考试, 普通中等教育证书考试, I普通中等教育证书考试, and A-level results can also be considered in our review process if you feel they reflect positively upon your academic potential.

If I choose to submit testing, does Occidental require the essay portion on the SAT or 行为?

No. 论文部分不需要.

西方的“超级得分”吗?"

是的. 在审查标准化考试成绩时, 在你最好的日子里，我们会一直看着你," meaning that we will always look at the highest scores on each section of these exams. 你应该计划把所有分数都寄到十大正规网赌平台, and we will only look at your highest scores when reviewing your academic record. We will always see your highest results on each section of the SAT and 行为.

If I choose to submit testing scores, how should I submit them to Occidental?

Applicants may self-report SAT and 行为 scores on their application or request official scores to be sent from the testing agency. 

If you are an international student who is required to submit proof of 英语语言能力 (托福, 雅思考试, 或依据), these must be sent directly from the testing agency or from your school counselor. 我们不接受托福、雅思或DET成绩的自我报告.

我已经递交了申请, and now I want to update whether or not I will be submitting test scores. 我该怎么办??

提交此表格 to let us know you would like to change your testing score submission status. Submit the form as soon as possible after applying to ensure your request is honored before your application is assessed.