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Current figures estimate around 80% of four-year colleges won't require standardized tests for fall 2023 admissions, so the burning question remains: are SAT/ACT scores still important? The shorter answer is: yes. Just because scores are optional, it doesn't mean they aren't still important.

UK is fully test optional for admissions and scholarship. Each college with selective majors have different requirements for test-optional students. Learn more about those options here.

Electronic transcripts: Graduate Admissions, University of Kentucky gradtranscripts@uky.edu. You may also choose to use the National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment, used by most institutions. Electronic transcripts must be sent through one of these clearinghouses or directly from your institution.

Admission Requirements Completed applications include an official high school transcript, application fee ($50 domestic/$60 international) and official ACT/SAT score (optional – the University of Kentucky is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year).

How do I confirm my admission? You will confirm your acceptance offer by registering to attend a Big Blue Nation Orientation. Once you receive your acceptance packet in the mail, follow the instructions to set up your linkblue account and choose an orientation date.

Freshman Applicant: Freshman applicants must submit an academic letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor. The recommender can submit this electronically or can download a pdf version, complete it, and mail it to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

UK is test-optional for admission through the 2024-25 academic year; this means students with less than 24 earned hours may be considered for admission without standardized test scores. Learn more about our test-optional policy here. You can find more information about this on our Transfer Requirements page.

Recently, more schools have adopted test-optional or test-blind admissions policies. In fact, more than 1,900 schools will not require applicants to submit scores for fall 2024 admission, ing to the National Center for Fair and Open Testing, a nonprofit advocacy group commonly known as FairTest.