• SAT (critical reading, math, and writing) or ACT (which must include the optional writing component)
• SAT Subject Tests in a math and a science for accelerated program applicants only or ACT (which must include the optional writing component in lieu of SAT and SAT Subject Tests)
• TOEFL for international applicants (minimum 230 CBT or 88 iBT or 570 PBT)
• Students applying from countries (such as China) that do not offer our required standardized tests will be considered without testing on a case by case basis.
  

Note: Please include Rensselaer’s institutional code of 2757 for the SAT and TOEFL exams, and include the college code of 2866 for the ACT. This will ensure that your scores arrive at Rensselaer’s Admissions Office.

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