Trinity-Pawling: Test-Optional
As we recognize the global impact of COVID-19, Trinity-Pawling will no longer require applicants to submit standardized test scores in the admission process. It is our hope that this new test-optional approach will eliminate an additional obstacle for families during these trying times.
If a student chooses to refrain from sharing their standardized test results, we ask that he submits a third academic recommendation with his application. For some students, we realize that standardized testing is a strength; therefore any student may still choose to submit their test scores as part of their application to Trinity-Pawling.
All completed applications — whether they include standardized test scores or not — will be given full and equal consideration.
Please note: Students who do not identify English as their first language are still required to submit an English proficiency test, such as the TOEFL or Duolingo. Please read further for more information on these specific standardized tests.
If you have any questions regarding standardized testing and the application process at Trinity-Pawling, please reach out to admissions@trinitypawling.org and our team will be happy to assist.
Submitting a Test Score
8th, 9th, and 10th grade candidates should take the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT), which is held on eight Saturdays during the testing year. Once completing the exam, please remember to add Trinity-Pawling School (Code: 7750) when submitting your scores. For 11th, 12th, and postgraduate candidates, PSAT, SAT, and ACT results reported in the current academic year are acceptable.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Required
We require all international candidates for whom English is a second language to adequately demonstrate English competency as a part of the application process. In addition to the SSAT, PSAT, or SAT, international applicants should take the TOEFL exam (Code: B074). Please be sure to request at the time the test is taken that the test results be sent directly to Trinity-Pawling School.
Students may also demonstrate English competency by submitting scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Our institution requires an overall band score of a 6.0 or higher on the IELTS.
Please note: Trinity-Pawling only accepts scores submitted electronically by the IELTS test center. No paper Test Report Forms will be accepted. An institutional code is NOT required. Please contact the test center directly where you took the IELTS test and request that your test scores be sent electronically using the IELTS system. All IELTS test centers worldwide are able to send scores electronically to our institution.
Students may also take the Duolingo English Proficiency Test for their standardized testing requirement.