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[quote=Anonymous]My DD applied test optional this year. She has a good GPA and has taken APs etc but has ADHD and some anxiety. and performs poorly on standardized tests. She did test prep for ACT and took the exam twice and never scored as well in person as she did on practice tests at home. She also had to postpone one exam for illness, and another one was cancelled so she had to take the test in another city. In the end her best scores were below 25th % for all the schools she applied to but one - and that one was “test blind” and wouldn’t have considered them anyway. In the end she applied test optional to all schools and has gotten into 6/7 including her 3 favorites.

For her this was the right call - the rest of her application was strong and didn’t want to give them a reason to stay no. We knew it was a bit of a gamble, especially at her top three, but knew she’d probably get into at least 1-2 safeties (got into 3) and maybe could get into at least 1 of her favorites (got into all 3). Still waiting on decision from one school which will be an interesting test. It’s the most selective academically but not a favorite.

We are so happy it’s worked out for her but we also put a lot of time and effort into researching schools and programs that would be a good fit for her and where she  accepted. Didn’t want to waste time or get hopes for anything unrealistic. Her “reach” isn’t even a crazy reach because we looked at acceptance rates by major and realized she actually has a chance. I think if your child is looking at the right schools for their profile they will have a decent shot, test scores or not.

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