Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Submit 1500 everywhere. It won’t be the reason your DC doesn’t get in if they don’t. Even for schools that say they still want scores, it’s generally weighted about 10-12% of the total application. At least according to my DC’s CCO.

I have never heard anyone indicate the test score is weighted that high. Jeff Selingo who writes extensively about college admissions cannot even answer the question with any real certainty.

Yale seemed to suggest it was used more to pass the initial threshold. So highly significant for that step but not very beyond that.

Anonymous wrote:Submit 1500 everywhere. It won’t be the reason your DC doesn’t get in if they don’t. Even for schools that say they still want scores, it’s generally weighted about 10-12% of the total application. At least according to my DC’s CCO.

I have never heard anyone indicate the test score is weighted that high. Jeff Selingo who writes extensively about college admissions cannot even answer the question with any real certainty.

Anonymous wrote:86% of enrolled Duke students starting in fall 2022 submitted scores. Duke wants scores. Absolutely submit and don’t look back. And apply to plenty of targets.

According to the brochure my son received at a recent info session, 68% of enrolled students (Fall 2023) submitted scores.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Submit. Shows you’re academically qualified.

Or it shows that, despite expensive tutors,coaches, and counselors, this kid isn't anywhere the median score.

Try Elon instead.

Give me a break! Nonsense.

Anonymous wrote:A relative of mine knows someone who works in Duke admissions. This person said TO iOS not for white kids with college educated parents- that it’s seen as a red flag not to submit in that demographic situation. If 1500 is over the 25th quartile, submit

This is actually racist of Duke, and other colleges who act this way. There are also Asians and white kids who don't test well, but otherwise excellent students. Aren't you discriminating against them by race and ethnicity if you implicitly force them to submit scores even though the official policy is test optional? Bring a class action suit against them for discrimination.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Submit. Shows you’re academically qualified.

Or it shows that, despite expensive tutors,coaches, and counselors, this kid isn't anywhere the median score.

Try Elon instead.

Exactly.

Anonymous wrote:Submit it over the 25th percentile. That is what everyone is advising.

Sadly 1500 is below Duke’s 25th percentile… it should still be submitted though because it won’t be the reason for a rejection

Anonymous wrote:Submit. Shows you’re academically qualified.

Or it shows that, despite expensive tutors,coaches, and counselors, this kid isn't anywhere the median score.

Try Elon instead.

Submit. End of story.

Anonymous wrote:System is getting more and more fukced up

Do you know where you are? You are in DCUM. It's like a Catholic church. You are free to curse in this country - but do you really want to curse in a sacred forum?

86% of enrolled Duke students starting in fall 2022 submitted scores. Duke wants scores. Absolutely submit and don’t look back. And apply to plenty of targets.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A relative of mine knows someone who works in Duke admissions. This person said TO iOS not for white kids with college educated parents- that it’s seen as a red flag not to submit in that demographic situation. If 1500 is over the 25th quartile, submit

this is flat out wrong

Correct. He forgot Asian.

Fify

This person said TO iOS not for white or Asian kids with college educated parents

Nope no way.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:System is getting more and more fukced up

Yes, including rich people buying college counselors.

Because the system makes it beneficial to buy college counselors.

Submit. If you do not, they are going to worry that you have a score much worse than 1500.