The New York Times Scripps as one of a growing number of colleges and universities that have shifted to 鈥渢est optional鈥� admission, waiving SAT and ACT requirements for prospective students. 鈥�This decision supports the College鈥檚 mission to provide access to a distinctive education for students who will thrive at Scripps,鈥� the College said in a statement last month. 鈥淭he admission staff believes this policy provides a better admission standard for exceptional students who apply to Scripps and helps ensure that our academic and residential community will continue to flourish.鈥�