Princeton University will reinstate SAT/ACT requirements for undergraduate admissions starting fall 2027, ending its seven-year test-optional policy introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic. This move leaves Columbia University as the only Ivy League institution with a permanent test-optional policy. Princeton’s decision is based on data showing stronger academic performance from applicants submitting test scores and reflects a broader trend among elite US universities to balance admissions rigor with equity.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/princeton-to-reinstate-sat/act-requirements-starting-fall-2027-leaving-columbia-as-sole-test-optional-ivy-heres-why-this-marks-a-major-shift-in-admissions-policy/articleshow/124463237.cms