MARCH 19, 2020
For students who have been accepted with the use of their self-reported test scores, it is time to turn in your official scores to retain your financial aid, scholarships and to enroll for courses this fall! To do so, follow the guide below:
**Students admitted with self-reported test scores MUST have their official scores received by May 15, 2020.**
Lamar University now allows students to self-report their SAT and ACT test scores for freshman admission consideration, making it easier for students to get an admissions decision! Self-reporting begins August 1, 2020, for Fall 2021 consideration.
Please read the FAQs below. If you have any questions, please email us at recruitment@lamar.edu.
A self-reported test score is a way for students to let our admissions office know when a test was taken, and what the scores on that test were. Scores are entered manually by the student without having to request scores officially from the College Board or ACT.
The motto of our office is to “put students first”. We know that the college admissions process can be difficult and confusing. With all the steps in the process just to get to college, we asked ourselves if we can make it just a little bit easier. We decided that allowing students to submit their own testing information in a few easy steps, without having to officially request them, was worth the effort if it takes even a little bit of stress out of the process.
It is completely free to submit your self-reported scores to Lamar University.
We love when counselors and family members are a part of the college search process; however, students should be responsible for filling out their own self-reported test score form and acknowledging the academic honesty statement.
All students using the Self-Reported Test Score form must sign an academic honesty statement indicating that they are being truthful in the information they provide. Students submitting the Self-Reported Test Score form with incorrect information are at risk of having any offers of admission or scholarship at Lamar University rescinded for academic dishonesty. If incorrect information is submitted on the Self-Reported Test Score form, please submit an updated self-reported test score form as soon as possible with the correct information.
SAT/ACT scores can impact which classes you take your first year on campus, so it helps verify that we have you advised into the right courses. Also, it allows us to double-check that you’ve been properly assessed for scholarship consideration.
Don’t worry. If you sent us official test scores, we’re happy to use those at the outset to help make an admissions decision for you. If you decide to test again, feel free to self-report your new scores.
Yes. Upon filling out the form, you will receive a confirmation email stating that we have received your scores.
Absolutely. The Self-Reported Test Score form will allow you to submit up to four SAT/ACT test results at a time. If you took five or more standardized tests, or decide to test again later, just fill out another form.
Students wanting to take advantage of self-reported test scores for admissions consideration for the Fall of 2020, can do so up to March 1, 2020. After that, we will only take official scores from the College Board or ACT for admissions decisions.