Seton Hall becomes test-optional through Fall 2026 admission cycle Home » News » Seton Hall becomes test-optional through Fall 2026 admission cycle Posted By Staff Writer on Mar 15, 2021 At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of colleges and universities throughout the nation made the Fall 2020 admission cycle test-optional as safety protocols caused many SAT and ACT testing dates to be postponed or canceled, according to Alyssa McCloud, senior vice president of enrollment management. “Many families were struggling and we didn’t want to add any stress or anxiety during this challenging time,” McCloud said. “We were pleased that we could make this accommodation to support students through the application process.”