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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are down to the final 2 decisions (both are reach schools).  So far, my daughter has been admitted to all of her targets, safeties and low reach.  For all of these schools (where she received a decision), she submitted her test scores.  However, I just learned that my daughter went test optional for the two remaining schools.  Her scores are 10 points lower than the 25% score (per CDS).  I know that the traditional wisdom is to not submit scores if you are below either the mid 50% range (or in some cases the average).  However, I wonder if it is wise to not submit scores when you score is super close to that mid 50% range?  I read somewhere that schools will immediately assume that your score is 200 points lower than it actually is if you go test optional.  So if the school has a md 50% range of 1490-1540 and your child's score is 1480, I would still think that you would want to submit your score.  I'm just not a fan of test optional and I wish my daughter would have discussed it with me.  Anyone have any thoughts?  [/quote]

I don't think anyone knows. But here's something you can try.. if you are happy with one of the schools DD is already in at, pick one of the reach schools and send them a note with the test scores and see if that makes a difference. I know what they say, no more new information, etc. but what's the harm in sending in additional info. now. If she gets in, great. If not, oh well, she has other options she likes anyways.[/quote]

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