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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The kids I know from the DMV who were admitted to Harvard (3) all took took the SAT and all had scores >1550.  These rules don't apply to this area.  [/quote]

I think this is true but it also makes the test weigh less, imo, compared to other factors.  Or, another way of looking, makes it more competitive because test optional applicants who might not have gotten in with scores will now get a slot.  I personally think the kids most hurt are the 1400-1490/33-34 kids as those scores are better than almost everyone who takes the test but now at the bottom 25% of almost all top 50 universities.  I think those scores used to be a bump and now they could potentially hurt you.

As is always stated, tests are no longer necessary or sufficient.

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It does not make the test weigh less. Don't kid yourself.[/quote]

Surely it does.  Test scores used to be sufficient and predictive.  Not any more.[/quote]

Test scores were never sufficient-high school grades have always been the number one predictor of success in college. Tests are still able to help with that prediction, though, and their being unrequired will not mean they won't be considered or that assumptions won't be made about those who don't submit them.[/quote]

You're talking out your ass.  You have no idea how Harvard admissions makes its decisions. [/quote]

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