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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So if a student doesn’t submit test score, its obvious they did less than 1500, and if everything else is great,  rigor gpa etc they are at a disadvantage, cause than the college knows kid didnt do good in SAT? 
ie, less chance of getting in? 
Honest question… wondering the logic behind test optional.[/quote]

Testing is only one piece of a holistic review.  The admissions committee could feel the rest of the application is strong and demonstrates an ability to succeed, so they do not need the test scores.  It’s the same way sometimes people with low test scores get in anyway. I think some feel it helps them identify and admit a diamond in the rough.

Frankly, though, it benefits the college because it artificially inflates their metrics.  They can take who they want based on the rest of the application and it will not impact their averages.  My kid (who is dyslexic and does not test well) benefitted from TO, so I am grateful for it, but I get how it really advantages the college.[/quote]

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