![Nearly half of the students who applied to enter Washington and Lee’s Class of 2025 did not submit test scores. Graphic courtesy of Juilianna Stephenson, ‘26](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Standardized-Testing-e1702320458878-1200x749.png)
Washington and Lee will remain test-optional for the time being
Students and admissions officials alike weigh in on the positives and negatives of requiring test scores
![Some children of alumni grow up with Washington and Lee as a central part of their lives, especially when they attend events such as Young Alumni Weekend. Photo by Julianna Stephenson, ‘26](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LegacyAdmissionsbyJulianna-1-1200x900.jpg)
W&L to keep legacy admissions after affirmative action strike-down
The admissions office is facing new challenges this year. Legacy admissions isn’t one of them.
![W&L’s diversity could decline after affirmative action decision, admissions says](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/admissions-office-1200x800.jpg)
W&L’s diversity could decline after affirmative action decision, admissions says
The Supreme Court prevented race-conscious admissions programs. W&L is still navigating the implications
![Cadets march outside in front of onlookers on VMI’s campus. This year’s incoming class is composed of 375 cadets, a steep drop from the typical class size of roughly 500.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/LMK_0046-900x600.jpg)
After VMI enrollment plummets, admissions tests new tactics
Virginia Military Institute is wrestling with how to recruit more students after a bruising admissions cycle
Johnson Weekend brings out competition and excitement
Hundreds of students from all over the country compete for W&L’s coveted Johnson Scholarship.