Stonehill Pilots Test-Blind Admission Policy

In order to ensure equitable standards for admission, Stonehill College will continue to pilot a test-blind process for all undergraduate applicants this fall.

Considering this change, students should not submit the results of their SAT or ACT exams when applying to Stonehill.

As we did in 2007 with the adoption of our test-optional admission policy, the College is joining a small but growing contingent of higher education institutions that are leading the way in removing obstacles that may compromise students’ college options.

The adoption of a test-blind admission policy is one of several ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening the inclusivity of our campus. It is also a reflection of our commitment to lead by example as we endeavor to instill in our students the desire to measure success by their impact on others.

Our ongoing evaluations have consistently shown that the most reliable predictor of a student’s success at Stonehill has been their academic performance in high school in concert with the rigor of their secondary school curriculum. Those metrics, along with our Admission Committee’s evaluation of recommendations provided by high school counselors and teachers, will remain the foundation of our admission practices.

Additional factors such as service, part-time work, activities, leadership, essays, athletics, and engagement with Stonehill during the application process will also be considered.

Should you or your students have any questions about Stonehill’s standardized testing policy or application process in general, please don’t hesitate to contact our office at (508) 565-1373 or admission@stonehill.edu.