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 |
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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: 34% of the Class of 2026 applied test-optional. |
SAT Middle 50% range for Class of 2026 | 1380-1520 (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing + Math out of 1600) |
Middle 50% range for Class of 2026 (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) | 700-750 |
Middle 50% range for Class of 2026 (Math) | 680-770 |
ACT Middle 50% range for Class of 2026 | 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 |
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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 |
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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.
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Standardized Testing for Transfer Applicants |
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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. |