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Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra

Also known as: PUCMM, La Pontificia, Madre y Maestra

Private Nonprofit school in Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago Province, Dominican Republic

Founded in 1962, the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) is a comprehensive university with campuses in Santiago and Santo Domingo. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs and is highly regarded for its programs in engineering, health sciences, and business. As a pontifical university, it operates under the authority of the Catholic Church.

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SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

PUCMM has a test-optional policy for the SAT. The standard admission route is through the university's own entrance exam, the PAA (Prueba de Aptitud Académica). However, according to their official admissions page, applicants who have taken the SAT can be admitted if they achieve a minimum combined score of 1000, making the SAT a valid alternative to taking the PAA.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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A leading private research university in the Dominican Republic with a strong focus on technology, engineering, and health sciences.

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