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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's patent that applications without test scores signify poor test scores, whether due to lack of aptitude, lack of preparation, poor preparatory education, or something else. Consequently, [b]there's little practical difference between submitting poor scores versus no scores.[/b]

The weight given to either scenario by any given school is difficult to know, since test scores are not the only factor in admissions decisions.  [/quote]

Wrong. You can't be judged on what you don't submit. Whereas if you submit a poor score, it's part of your application.

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I was told "nobody is not submitting a 34-36 ACT or 1500+ SAT".  If you are applying to the most selective schools it is going to be assumed you did not fall in their average test score acceptance rates which will only matter if you aren't First Gen or an URM, that is who they designed test optional for.[/quote]

Fair-minded Georgetown makes it easy by requiring the entire history of your scores (SAT/ACT and AP). That way they can weed out the ones who tested 10 times on their parents' dime in favor of someone who tested once, just because it was required.

Their mid-range of scores is very high.

I agree with PP that for very selective universities, not submitting a score means you have a bad one, unless the rest of the application is incredible.
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Sounds like Georgetown doesn’t want persistent students who may have struggles at home. [/quote]

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