Amid pandemic, more Maine universities move away from SAT and ACT
Dropping requirements for standardized tests by college applicants is a growing trend nationally that has been accelerated by the coronavirus.
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Nicholas Miles, 19, is a freshman at the University of New England in Biddeford, where he’s studying medical biology. He opted not to include his SAT scores with his application to UNE and is among the first classes to be admitted under a test-optional policy at the school. Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer
Throughout high school, Nicholas Miles built what he considered to be an impressive resume. He was the student body president for three years and served as president of the band. He was involved in several clubs and an effort to eliminate his school’s Native American mascot. He had a 3.8 grade point average.