Skip the admissions application and hear from colleges earlier!
Qualified Class of 2026 students can receive early admission offers from participating colleges without needing to submit essays, a full application or paying any fees. Login to your College Board account to confirm your interest in receiving offers.
An Easier Path to College
Get early admissions offers based on your SAT score- no applications, no stress.
Applying to college can feel overwhelming - filling out long forms, writing essays, paying application fees and the waiting. But it doesn’t have to be.
College Board is introducing a free, easy way for qualified students in the Class of 2026 to receive offers of college admission without needing to apply. Students will be invited to participate based on their SAT score. The program is free and takes just minutes to sign up.
Receiving an early college admissions offer gives you more time to explore options, plan financially, and make informed choices. Opt-in by logging into your College Board account before the June 13 deadline!
Why Opt In?
Hear from college earlier
✔️ Get admission offers in August before the the traditional application process begins
✔️ No essays or recommendation letters required
✔️Hear from colleges that match your interests
✔️ No application fees
✔️ More time to plan for college, financial aid and scholarships
✔️ Your privacy is protected—colleges don’t see your personal info while determining your admission
How it Works
It's free and takes just minutes.
Before June 13: Qualified students opt-in by signing in to their College Board account to indicate interest in participating, provide key information like their GPA and select which colleges they’d like to hear from.
August 2025: College Board sends students any preliminary offer of admissions on behalf of the college(s).
Fall 2025: Students complete next steps directly with the college to confirm preliminary offers of admission received. All offers are non-binding, and if students don’t receive one, they can still apply through the traditional process.
To participate, sign in to your College Board account and opt-in to indicate your interest in receiving early college admission offers.
