{"id":284,"date":"2021-09-24T16:20:43","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T16:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/test-optional\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T10:46:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T14:46:20","slug":"test-optional","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/test-optional\/","title":{"rendered":"Test-Optional Admission"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"content-block content-block--has-menu wp-block-butler-content-block\">\n\t<div class=\"content-block-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-block-layout\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block-menu-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"content-block-menu-nav\" aria-label=\"Site menu\" id=\"page-nav\"><div class=\"content-block-menu-wrapper\"><header class=\"content-block-menu-header\"><span class=\"content-block-menu-header-label\">Admission &amp; Aid Menu<\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"content-block-menu-mobile-toggle\" title=\"Toggle menu\" aria-label=\"Toggle menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/button><\/header><ul class=\"content-block-menu-list\"><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/first-year\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">First-Year<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/transfer\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Transfer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/international\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">International<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/graduate-professional\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Graduate &amp; Professional<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/founders\/admission-and-aid\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Founder&#039;s College<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/overseas\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Butler Overseas<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/admitted\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Admitted<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/non-degree\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Non-Degree<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-hidden-overflow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/financial-aid-scholarships\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-hidden-overflow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/tuition-costs\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Tuition &amp; Costs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-hidden-overflow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/veterans\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Military and Veterans<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-hidden-overflow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/registrar\/transferring-credits-to-butler\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Transferring Credits to Butler<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><button type=\"button\" class=\"content-block-menu-desktop-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-content-block-toggle-more-label=\"More links\" data-content-block-toggle-less-label=\"Hide links\">More links<\/button><\/nav>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block-content-container is-layout-constrained\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<h1 id=\"h-test-optional-admission\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test-Optional Admission<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First-year and transfer students can apply to Butler with or without standardized test scores such as the SAT and the ACT. This policy reflects Butler&#8217;s commitment to a holistic admission review process and provides students the opportunity to determine if their standardized test scores best reflect their academic potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If students submit test scores, the scores will be considered alongside the other materials within our holistic review process. Students who submit scores have the option to&nbsp;submit&nbsp;self-reported scores on the application for admission or on the student status page, which is available after applying. Students who apply with test scores will be required to submit official test scores upon enrollment. More information can be found in the frequently asked questions section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If students decide to apply without scores, the Office of Admission will review their application based on academic performance, curriculum, engagement in and outside of the classroom, and the essay. In addition, students may submit a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and letters of recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While test scores are not required for any students, they are recommended for certain student populations and degree programs. More information regarding these requirements and recommendations can be found in the frequently asked question section below. If there are additional questions, reach out to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission\/find-your-counselor\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">admission counselor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-container wp-block-butler-accordion-container\" data-allow-multiple=\"false\" style=\"--butler-accordion-title-bg-hover: ;\">\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tAre any student populations required to submit test scores? \t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While all applicants may apply to Butler without standardized test scores (Test-Optional), homeschool students and students who attend secondary schools that do not provide grades are required to submit scores for the best opportunity for admission. These students can request to be considered Test-Optional by contacting their assigned Butler admission counselor by email during the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students may submit&nbsp;self-reported scores on the application for admission or the student status page,&nbsp;submit directly from testing services, or include on an official high school transcript. Students who apply with test scores will be required to submit official test scores upon enrollment. <br><br>Students who applied with self-reported test scores are required to submit verified test scores within three weeks of paying the $500 enrollment deposit. <em>Providing verified test scores as early as possible is to your advantage, as it may exempt you from taking certain placement exams during the New Student Registration process.<\/em><br><br>The testing agencies can submit your test scores electronically or mail them to the Office of Admission. Your high school counselor can email materials to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admission@butler.edu\">admission@butler.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tWhen do I decide if I want my scores considered for admission?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can decide at the time of application or you can change your mind one time prior to receiving an admission decision. If you decide at the time of application, the&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"To make this website accessible to screen reader, Press combination of alt and 1 keys. To stop getting this message, press the combination of alt and 2 keys\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.commonapp.org\/login\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Common App<\/a>&nbsp;will ask if you want your scores considered during our review process. If you do want your scores to be considered for admission, you can submit them in three different ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit self-reported scores on the application for admission or your student status page;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit directly from testing services;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask your high school to send an official transcript if your high school includes test scores on its transcripts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If, after applying, you change your mind about either applying with test scores or applying test-optional, you can change your standardized test score method one time prior to receiving an admission decision. You can do this by visiting the&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"To make this website accessible to screen reader, Press combination of alt and 1 keys. To stop getting this message, press the combination of alt and 2 keys\" href=\"https:\/\/adm.butler.edu\/status\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">student status page<\/a>, which is made available to you after applying.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tHow do I decide if I should submit test scores?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your scores truly reflect your academic preparation then consider submitting your scores. For reference, the fall 2024 class profile was the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ACT (middle 50%): 25\u201331*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SAT (middle 50%): 1180\u20131340*(Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600\u2013670*) (Math: 580\u2013680*)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GPA (middle 50%): 3.63\u20134.15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*Test scores for those who did not apply test-optional.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tHow can I submit my test scores?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want your scores to be considered for admission, you can submit them in three different ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit&nbsp;self-reported scores prior to receiving an admission decision&nbsp;on either the application for admission or on your&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"To make this website accessible to screen reader, Press combination of alt and 1 keys. To stop getting this message, press the combination of alt and 2 keys\" href=\"https:\/\/adm.butler.edu\/status\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">student status page<\/a>, which you&#8217;ll gain access to after you submit your application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit official scores directly from testing services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask your high school to send an official transcript if your high school includes test scores on its transcripts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you self-report your scores, you are required to have official scores sent from the testing service or provided on an official transcript from your high school within three weeks of paying the $500 enrollment deposit. Students who apply with test scores will be required to submit official test scores upon enrollment and students who apply without test scores are encouraged to submit official test scores upon enrollment so that they may receive appropriate academic advisement and course placement. The scores will also be used in the assessment of Butler\u2019s test-optional program.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tCan I change my mind about submitting test scores after I apply for admission?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you can change to or from test-optional admission one time, prior to receiving an admission decision. You may request that change on your&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"To make this website accessible to screen reader, Press combination of alt and 1 keys. To stop getting this message, press the combination of alt and 2 keys\" href=\"https:\/\/adm.butler.edu\/status\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">student status page<\/a>, which is available after you apply.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tAre there other programs where it may be advantageous to apply with standardized test scores?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While not required, the programs below have historically been more selective in admission, and therefore applying with test scores may be advisable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a aria-label=\"To make this website accessible to screen reader, Press combination of alt and 1 keys. To stop getting this message, press the combination of alt and 2 keys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/arts-sciences\/chemistry-biochemistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biochemistry<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"To make this website accessible to screen reader, Press combination of alt and 1 keys. To stop getting this message, press the combination of alt and 2 keys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/biology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"To make this website accessible to screen reader, Press combination of alt and 1 keys. To stop getting this message, press the combination of alt and 2 keys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/arts-sciences\/chemistry-biochemistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chemistry<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exploratory Natural Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"To make this website accessible to screen reader, Press combination of alt and 1 keys. To stop getting this message, press the combination of alt and 2 keys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/cophs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College of Health Professions (CHP)<\/a>: Majors within CHP include <a href=\"http:\/\/www.butler.edu\/nursing\">Nursing<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/undergraduate-programs\/pharmaceutical-sciences\/\">Pharmaceutical Sciences<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/majors.butler.edu\/programs\/pre-pharmacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Pharmacy<\/a>,&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"To make this website accessible to screen reader, Press combination of alt and 1 keys. To stop getting this message, press the combination of alt and 2 keys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/bachelor-of-health-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Health Sciences<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"To make this website accessible to screen reader, Press combination of alt and 1 keys. To stop getting this message, press the combination of alt and 2 keys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/bachelor-of-health-sciences\/healthcare-and-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthcare and Business<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admitted students interested in applying to the&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"To make this website accessible to screen reader, Press combination of alt and 1 keys. To stop getting this message, press the combination of alt and 2 keys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/honors\/\">Honors Program<\/a> may want to consider submitting test scores. <\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat if you already received my scores from the testing service or from my official transcript?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you indicate on your application that you are applying test-optional, scores will not be used (even if submitted) for admission or scholarship review.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tIf I decide to apply without test scores, will I ever need to submit official scores?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students who apply without test scores but took standardized tests are encouraged to submit official test scores upon enrollment so that they may receive appropriate academic advisement and course placement. The scores will also be used in the assessment of Butler\u2019s test-optional program.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tCan I still participate in the Honors Program if I don\u2019t submit official scores?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Students who have been accepted to Butler University&nbsp;who fit the criteria will be invited to apply to the&nbsp;Honors Program. Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/honors\/\">criteria here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tDo transfer students need to submit scores?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, transfer students are not required to submit test scores. However, we do encourage transfer students who have fewer than 20 credit hours to submit scores if they are available.&nbsp;<br><br>If students submit test scores, the scores will be considered alongside the other materials within our holistic review process. Students who submit scores have the option to submit self-reported scores on the application or on the student status page, which is available after applying. Students who apply with test scores will be required to submit official test scores upon enrollment. More information can be found in the frequently asked questions section below. <br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/first-year\/applying-as-a-first-year-student\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Applying as a first-year student <\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have questions, please contact your&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"To make this website accessible to screen reader, Press combination of alt and 1 keys. To stop getting this message, press the combination of alt and 2 keys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission\/find-your-counselor\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">admission counselor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tDo international students need to submit test scores to show English proficiency?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">International students are required to <a aria-label=\"To make this website accessible to screen reader, Press combination of alt and 1 keys. To stop getting this message, press the combination of alt and 2 keys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission\/english-proficiency-requirements\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">submit proof of English proficiency<\/a>, which can be demonstrated in multiple ways, including test scores.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tHow are academic scholarships calculated depending on my application method?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As always, academic scholarships are determined based on the entirety of your academic profile. Butler\u2019s admission review process is holistic.&nbsp; If you choose to submit scores, this is only one piece of information and will be viewed in context with your full academic record. We account for any combination of factors, and will only evaluate you on the information we have. If you apply without test scores, you will be fully considered for all academic scholarship awards.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t Does Butler require the optional ACT science score if I choose to submit test scores?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Beginning in April 2025, the ACT science section is optional and reported separately.&nbsp;<strong>If you\u2019re applying to Butler for the incoming class of 2026 or later, you are not required to submit a science score\u2014even if you choose to apply with ACT scores.<\/strong>&nbsp;Whether or not you take or submit the science section will not negatively affect your admission decision or scholarship consideration. 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