Standardized Testing

We know you’re anything but standard, so the SAT/ACT is just one optional part of your application.

Optional Exam(s) for Freshman Applicants
Exam(s)	An SAT or ACT is completely optional. (The test can be reported directly from the testing agency or self-reported on application. All enrolling students may submit an official SAT or ACT score report.) Note: 40% of the Class of 2027 applied test-optional.
SAT Middle 50% range for Class of 2027	1370-1510 (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing + Math out of 1600)
Middle 50% range for Class of 2027 (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing)	700-750
Middle 50% range for Class of 2027 (Math)	670-760
ACT Middle 50% range for Class of 2027	32-34 (Overall Composite Score out of 36)
SAT or ACT Writing	Not required. A student’s writing ability is assessed through the essay(s) submitted with their application.
Taking Multiple Tests Additionally, for both the SAT or the ACT, we will superscore if taken multiple times. If scores from both the SAT and the ACT are submitted, we will use the examination result that is most advantageous for an applicant’s case for admission. William & Mary's school code for the SAT is: 5115 William & Mary's school code for the ACT is: 4344

English Language Proficiency Exams
TOEFL or IELTS Exam	Highly recommended for international students for whom English is not the first language. William & Mary's school code for the TOEFL is: 5115.

Placement Exams
AP/IB Exams and A-Levels	W&M accepts credit based on AP/IB exam scores and completion of A-Levels. See the W&M Course Catalog for detailed information and our credit PDF for more info on AP/ IB credits for freshman applicants and for transfer applicants.

AP/IB Exams and A-Levels

W&M accepts credit based on AP/IB exam scores and completion of A-Levels. See the W&M Course Catalog for detailed information and our credit PDF for more info on AP/ IB credits for freshman applicants and for transfer applicants.

Standardized Testing for Transfer Applicants
SAT or ACT Exam	An SAT or ACT is completely optional.
TOEFL or IELTS exams	Highly recommended for international students for whom English is not the first language. William & Mary's school code for the TOEFL is: 5115.