University continues ‘test optional’ admissions for a second year University continues ‘test optional’ admissions for a second year Sydney Stropes, a student employee in the Office of Undergraduate Admission, provides information sessions to campus guests and engages with prospective and admitted students. Photo: Jenny Hudak/University of Miami By Janette Neuwahl Tannen 05-20-2021 Sydney Stropes, a student employee in the Office of Undergraduate Admission, provides information sessions to campus guests and engages with prospective and admitted students. Photo: Jenny Hudak/University of Miami University continues ‘test optional’ admissions for a second year By Janette Neuwahl Tannen 05-20-2021 With uncertainty about testing availability still a factor, admissions officials have waived the requirement for incoming first-year students to provide standardized test scores.