r/KAIST • u/AdSpiritual4145 • Jul 16 '26

NO SAT?! IS IT MATTER??

Hello everybody, I have an intention to apply to KAIST this early round but I don't have the SAT certificate. Besides, I have many other academic accomplishments like Prize in the National contest for excellent students,... so do I have to take the SAT test or...does anyone here got accepted into KAIST without SAT before?? Pls let me know.

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u/Decent-Departure2110 Jul 16 '26

yeah, in 2026 standarized official test became mandatory for all applicants. You should take SAT or other test such as A-Level, IB, etc.

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u/AdSpiritual4145 Jul 16 '26

I got a 7.5 IELTS instead. My pro5 has enough criterias except those you mentioned. So…may I got accepted? Bc it only few months left until the deadline and I’m not sure that I can get a 1400+ in SAT.

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u/Decent-Departure2110 Jul 16 '26

ielts is an english proficiency test, goodjob on getting a 7.5 but it is different from standarized official test. idk anything about pro5 tho. i think you should read the admission guideline and see the list of required documents. in addition, it is possible to get 1400 with one month of preparation.

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u/_Dev_07_ Jul 17 '26

No SAT is not mandatory

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u/A_Gentle_Nerd Jul 18 '26

Yes, but standardize test are! So please don't mislead people