Is it necessary to write SAT exam to pursue higher studies in USA?

Heidelberg University provide test option to international students for ACT or SAT score. Student still choose to submit their score to boost their admission chances. Students should aim to score a minimum ACT score is 21 or above and minimum SAT score of 560 or above.

SAT exam pattern is unique because it is adaptive and digital. The exam pattern is simple to understand section wise. The test taking experience and pattern also becomes easier based on the built in tools of Bluebook App. Based on these factors, SAT exam pattern is unique.

Yes, submitting a valid ACT or SAT score will now become mandatory from the 2027-28 session. Students interested in Fall 2028 admissions, will have to submit either of the two scores. It was stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the university has now decided to introduce this policy again.

The university, in its recent findings, discovered that students who did submit SAT or ACT scores, did much better in their studies on campus, than those who didn't.

Princeton does not have a minimum requirement for SAT. However, a score in the range of 1500-1580 should be enough, per an unofficial source. It also considers academics, curiosity, and leadership potential of a student.

Other requirements include LORs, SOPs, Essays and transcripts of past education.  Students have to submit their applications in advance to allow enough time for processing of documents.