University of Washington Seattle

Office of Admissions

• Freshman
• Transfer
• International
  • College Academic Distribution Requirements
  • Academic Performance
  • English Proficiency for Admission
    • SAT 1 and ACT (optional)
  • Plan Your Transfer
  • Advanced Placement (AP) Policies
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Policies
  • Homeschooled Applicants
  • Postbaccalaureate Admission
  • Summer Only Admission
• Postbacs

OPTIONAL TEST SCORES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The SAT and the ACT exams are not required for international students. As further evidence of your academic performance, however, we strongly encourage you to submit scores if you have taken either exam, especially if you are from a native English speaking country. SAT or ACT scores can have a positive impact on the review of your application.

Use of SAT or ACT scores for English proficiency. Although the SAT and ACT are not required for international student applicants, the University may consider the English proficiency requirement satisfied if you have achieved academic success in English writing or literature courses and have a minimum SAT critical reading score of 550 or an ACT English score of 22. Official SAT or ACT scores must be sent directly from the testing organization. School copies or student copies will not be accepted to satisfy this requirement.