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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Test optional needs to stop. Test sites are widely available for the class of 2022 and will continue through the year. [/quote] I recently attended a virtual college session hosted by our public school and many college recruiters participated. They also said they think that test optional is here to stay. It is what it is.[/quote] That is not appropriate because a.) college is full of tests, and the kid has to be able to test, like the other students have to be able to test and b.) test optional is not leveling any playing ground, because colleges want to know that your kid can do well there, and tests are just one indicator c.) ultimately, it is better for the class if the tests continue, as they always have d.) the more factors to make your kid stand out, the better. [/quote] Apparently, the colleges disagree. [/quote] this is the answer, people. You can keep telling yourself that you know better, but the colleges will do what makes sense for them. They know what they want and they are best positioned to know how to get it. The schools that think test scores contribute meaningful information will continue to require them (or will describe themselves as "test aware" LOL). The schools that don't think they need those scores to make good admissions decisions will continue to be test optional (and may even say they won't consider them). End of story.[/quote]
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