NJ S2016

Public institutions of higher education in New Jersey must adopt test-optional admissions policies for undergraduate programs, making SAT and ACT submission voluntary rather than required.

Institutions may still require standardized tests for applicants who were homeschooled for two or more years during grades 9-12, those applying to honors or specialized programs, or those seeking scholarships that require test scores.

Institutions may consider voluntarily submitted test scores in admissions decisions but cannot mandate their submission for general undergraduate admission.

Private colleges and degree-granting proprietary institutions are encouraged, but not required, to adopt similar test-optional policies.

The policy takes effect for the first full academic year following enactment.