Lincoln Memorial University will review our test optional policy every academic year given high education trends and data. LMU will be test optional for FALL 2026!
Greetings from Abe and Lincoln Memorial University! We are excited that your student is considering LMU as their collegiate home-away-from-home. They couldn't have gotten to this point in their life without you...and you should be proud! We know that parents/grandparents/guardians have a lot of influence in the college decision process, and we would like to help you stay informed and connected to us as we work with your student!
Below, you will find some of the questions that are frequently asked in our "Ask Abe" sessions in addition to some important dates to help your student remain on track during the college application process. Please take a moment to look them over, and then make sure that your student enters an email address they check regularly. We will send them emails throughout the course of the application cycle, and these will help you know how to best help your student.
Lincoln Memorial University will review our test optional policy every academic year given high education trends and data. LMU will be test optional for FALL 2026!
| SAT Test Dates | ACT Test Dates |
| August 23, 2025 | September 6, 2025 |
| September 13, 2025 | October 18, 2025 |
| October 4, 2025 | December 13, 2025 |
| November 8, 2025 | February 14, 2026 |
| December 6, 2025 | April 11, 2026 |
| March 14, 2026 | June 13, 2026 |
| May 2, 2026 | July 11, 2026 |
| June 6, 2026 |
Remember who is going to college-- your student! While you will play a vital role in helping them make their college choice, remember that it is ultimately their decision. We encourage parents/guardians to consider taking on one of the following three roles when it comes to the college decision process:
