Several more colleges are reinstating SAT and ACT requirements for Fall 2026. As the admissions landscape shifts again, students should make sure to keep up to date on individual school policies and consider preparing for standardized testing . 

While the vast majority of institutions in our coverage universe still offer some form of test-optional admissions, a number of institutions have reinstated standardized testing requirements after going test-optional during the pandemic.

Click on Continue Reading to see our list of schools who have reinstated requirements for the 2025-26 cycle. For your convenience, we've included admit rates and links to each school's standardized test policy details to help you find suitable candidates for your college list.

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Turn your gaming passions into a career! As the billion-dollar gaming industry rapidly expands into the world of modern entertainment and technology, more universities are beginning to offer game design programs.

Games are not only popular sources of entertainment and leisure, but also serious tools for rehabilitation and education. Now, due to a fusion of advancing technology, burgeoning esports scene, and more, demand for games is exceptionally high. Contrary to longstanding opinions, games are not merely “brain-damaging” activities, but valid academic pathways with high career potential. So go for it!

With help from sources Animation Career Review, GameDesigning and Princeton Review, we’ve curated a list of great game design programs for undergraduates in the United States. The list includes relevant information about the academic profile, resources offered, and degree programs offered from each institution.

Click on Continue Reading to see our list of top undergraduate game design programs.