Are standardized tests like SAT or ACT mandatory for admission to Duke University?

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For Duke admissions 2025-26, international students are not required to submit a standardized test score such as the SAT or ACT, although those can significantly raise applicants' chances of receiving an offer from the university. International students can consider taking the SAT or ACT. 

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