High school students worry about test-optional college applications
13 posts in the last 30 days, all from r/ApplyingToCollege.
“I got a 1420 superscore SAT with a 730 Math and 690 E. My school's average is around 1290. I'm planning on majoring in Biology.”
“test optional for now 3.8uw 5.3w rank: 4/402 7 APs taken before senior year but only one score is submittable 💔: Ap Human Geography = 4 3 APs rn= AP Stats , AP Psych, AP Pysics1 letters or rec: math teacher from 11th grade- 4/10 didn’t really have a relationship bio teacher…”
“Northwestern says that it looks at ACT scores school by school. my school is an SAT school with a 1180 avg and I got a 31 ACT (25 math, 36 reading, 32 English). Should I go test optional still since it's below Northwestern's median or should I submit since it says higher than my…”
Students applying to college are concerned about how test-optional policies affect their applications, particularly those with strong International Baccalaureate (IB) scores. They are also questioning the importance of work experience and the prestige of certain universities.
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“I got a 1420 superscore SAT with a 730 Math and 690 E. My school's average is around 1290. I'm planning on majoring in Biology. submitted by /u/Aggravating-Bank3633 [link] [comments]”
“test optional for now 3.8uw 5.3w rank: 4/402 7 APs taken before senior year but only one score is submittable 💔: Ap Human Geography = 4 3 APs rn= AP Stats , AP Psych, AP Pysics1 letters or rec: math teacher from 11th grade- 4/10 didn’t really have a relationship bio teacher from 10th/11th grade- 8/10 (I have faith) counselor- 10/10 she loves me ECs are kinda mid: ~Paid research internship at JHU (related to social science) - 12th grade ~Unpaid Clinical Medical Internship at local hospital for f”
“Northwestern says that it looks at ACT scores school by school. my school is an SAT school with a 1180 avg and I got a 31 ACT (25 math, 36 reading, 32 English). Should I go test optional still since it's below Northwestern's median or should I submit since it says higher than my schools avg? I'm aiming for Cognitive Science. If it helps, I left this in a comment under tineocollegeprep and he said he'd likely submit the 31. My guidance counselor advised me to go test opt tho. I al”
“I am a rising senior applying to UIUC as early action, my SAT score is not where I want it to be and I’m considering going test optional. Would it be better to retake it in November and send my score over or just go overall test optional? Please send some advice! submitted by /u/sonnyangel_19 [link] [comments]”
“I am not sure if I should submit my test score. Right now I have a 1270 SAT score which is in the composite range. The reason I want to apply test optional because I am applying to the honors college which the scores are much higher. Also, I think it does not reflect well in my academic profile. I do not know how test optional UofSC is and I want to know if anyone has received merit when applying test optional or just knowing what to do in this situation. It is more important that I can afford t”
“Hi everyone, I'm an international student from Egypt and looking for applying to Princeton with Test-Optional in SCEA. Idk if this is a crazy step, What's your opinion???? submitted by /u/Al_Rl_ [link] [comments]”
“I don’t understand cuz ik there’s people w a 900 going test optional w people unsatisfied w a 1400. Is it really bad? I have a 1200 and want to go test optional for umich but does that really affect my chances? submitted by /u/SurveyIllustrious315 [link] [comments]”
“Hi all! I just graduated from the IB Diploma program this year. I'm planning to apply test-optional (no SAT/ACT) to my ED school as a Humanities major. My question is: In a test-optional application, will my final IB grades serve as strong enough proof of my academic capability? For context, my final IB score is 42, with my HLs in English L&L, BM & Swedish. (7,7,7) Since I'm not applying for STEM, I'm hoping the standardisation of the IB (EE, TOK, HLs) speaks for itself. Has”
“I’m trying to ED to either school, and I plan to visit both next week to help me choose between them. I’m more of an extrovert, and I think I can socially succeed anywhere, but I would like a school with personable people as well. I don’t really mind a party scene. I’m not an excessive party person, but it would be nice to have that option at times. UChicago, however, has the major I want to pursue (archaeology), and in general, it has a stronger archaeology program. I intend to major in either”
“I know ucs have a dedicated work experience section, but between school and other ecs I don’t really have much time for a part time job. Would this negatively affect me? submitted by /u/Anaxes_Alumni [link] [comments]”
“i see posts about peoples parents being super strict when it comes to getting into top schools. my parents do not even want me to apply to my dream schools and just want me to apply to random colleges close to home. it's not even a money thing, i'm paying my own app fees and i should get some grants plus i have a relative who is helping, they won't be paying a dollar. they get upset when i talk about college or my applications and stuff. maybe it has to do with them being a bit contr”
“Hi yall im am applying to UIUC for cs +x major this year I have a low sat score 13xx im planning on retaking it Do you think i should just apply rd? Since the score is low? Im an int south asian student!! submitted by /u/Mindless-Vanilla-712 [link] [comments]”