But don't mistake our testing policy -- your students' decision to send or withhold test scores matters. Nearly 75 percent of our applicants will, and should, submit standardized test scores. The mid-range of admitted students submitting SAT scores is 1130 to 1300, with an average ACT equivalent of 24 to 30. If a student's scores fall in this range, including them in the application could make them a more competitive applicant.
Previous applicants have expressed the following concerns, and our counselors have offered advice, about their decision to submit test scores:
- "My test scores are above average, but I didn't do as well on the SAT/ACT as I personally would have liked." This student should submit his/her test scores.
- "Standardized testing has been a weakness of mine throughout my high school career. My grades and curriculum are rigorous and competitive, but my SAT/ACT scores are below the school's mid-range." This student should not submit his/her test scores.
- "I don't want to pay or can't afford to send my test scores." Scores can be sent to us using a wide variety of free options. This student should submit his/her test scores.
- "Sending my test scores is an obstacle and will take way too long." This studentshould submit his/her test scores.
- "My best test scores are significantly below Hofstra's published average and mid-range scores (mentioned above)." This student should not submit his/her test scores.
To share this information, you can direct students and parents tohofstra.edu/testingpolicy. If you have any additional questions, please contact us at[email protected] or 516-463-6700.
We look forward to working with you and your students.
Sincerely,
Jessica Eads
Vice President for Enrollment Management and
Dean of Admission and Financial Aid