SAT and ACT

SAT

SAT stands for Scholastic Assessment Test and it is an entrance exam for universities which is administered by the College Board. It is composed by two sections: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math. Each section assigns a score on the scale of 200–800.

For more information on SAT www.collegeboard.org

Scores achieved in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math sections will be considered for admission to Bocconi. The Essay is NOT required. Subject tests are NOT accepted as selection test.  

Superscores will NOT be considered. For those applicants who attended the test several times, only the highest overall test scores will be considered.  

Applicants who take part in the selection process with a total score lower than 1040 will not be considered. Also, applicants with a score lower than 520 in the test sections Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math will not be considered. 

In addition, those students who have the Bachelor in Mathematical and Computing Sciences for Artificial Intelligence among their choices, will need to obtain at least 600 points out of 800 in the "Math" area of the SAT test to be considered for that program. 

SAT scores obtained before 2018 will not be considered for the selection

LSAT

The LSAT is a standardized test administered by the Law School Admission Council and is used by American and Canadian universities as an admissions requirement for law schools.

It is designed to assess reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, and logical reasoning.

The test is divided into two parts.

Part One: Multiple-Choice Questions This part consists of the following sections:

• Reading Comprehension: Measures the ability to read and understand complex and lengthy materials similar to those encountered in legal studies. This section consists of 26-28 questions.
• Analytical Reasoning: Measures the ability to understand a structure of relationships and draw conclusions about that structure. This section consists of 24-26 questions.
• Logical Reasoning: Assesses the ability to analyze, critically evaluate, and complete arguments. This section consists of 22-24 questions.
• Experimental: An unscored section that includes a question from the previous sections and can appear at any point in the test.

Part Two: LSAT Writing This part involves writing a paper. It presents a decision-making problem that requires the test-taker to choose between two positions or courses of action and defend their choice. This section is designed to demonstrate persuasive writing skills.

The total score ranges from 120 to 180. The LSAT Writing section is not scored and does not contribute to the final score.

Each section of the test is allotted 35 minutes for completion.

For selection purposes, applications with a test score below 147 out of 180 will not be considered.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR SAT OR LSAT RESULTS FOR ADMISSIONS 

The Official Score Report (.pdf document) downloadable from the candidate’s personal page on the website of the test supplier must be uploaded on Bocconi admission portale by the application deadline. The report must include the full name/surname of the applicant Your Total Score, Sections Scores and Test Scores.

The Admissions office reserves the right to request you to send the electronic score report via College Board in order to verify the truthfullness of information. 

All test score reports submitted by applicants to apply for admission will be checked for authenticity. Submitted test score reports that have proven irregularities will result in the applicant being disqualified from the selection process for the entire academic year.

In case an unofficial score has been uploaded for the selection, if admitted, candidates will be required to provide the official one by no later than the enrollment deadline. Please note that if the official score (uploaded in the enrollment application) is different from the unofficial one considered for the selection, admission and/or scholarship awarded could be revoked: scores could be verified during or after the enrollment period.
 

ACT stands for American College Testing, and it measures high school students’ general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work through a multiple-choice test.

For more information www.act.org

Information for candidates who choose to apply with the ACT

For those applicants who attended the test multiple times, only the test with the highest composite score will be considered .The Writing section is NOT required.

Applicants who take part in the selection process with a composite score lower than 19 will not be considered. Also, applicants with a score lower than 19 in the test sections Math, Science, English or Reading will not be considered.

In addition, those students who have the Bachelor in Mathematical and Computing Sciences for Artificial Intelligence among their choices, will need to obtain at least 25 points out of 36 in the "Math" area of the ACT test to be considered for that program.

ACT scores obtained before 2018 will not be considered for the selection.

All test score reports submitted by applicants to apply for admission will be checked for authenticity. Submitted test score reports that have proven irregularities will result in the applicant being disqualified from the selection process for the entire academic year.

How to submit the ACT results

The Official ACT Score Report (.pdf document), downloadable from the candidate’s personal page on the ACT website, must be uploaded in the My Application portal by the online application period deadline. The report must include the full name/surname of the applicant and all the sections’ scores: Composite, Math, Science, English and Reading.

The Admissions office reserves the right to request you to send the electronic score report via ACT in order to verify the truthfullness of information.

If you have not access to your official ACT score, a screenshot with your name, surname, date and scores can be accepted for the selection. Please note that, in case of admission, you will be required to send your official score report via the Encoura system.

Please note that if the official score (uploaded in the enrollment application) is different from the unofficial one considered for selections, admission and/or possible scholarships awarded could be revoked: scores can be verified during and/or after the enrollment period.