An institution may declare that they are test optional and still have certain majors, merit scholarships, or honor programs that require the submitting of a test score.
A majority of students still report test scores even after a college goes test optional.
Students would simply not apply to schools where they felt their scores weren't good enough. Now, colleges are getting the chance to review more diverse candidates.
Colleges don’t automatically assume that students are less qualified simply because they don’t submit scores.
Some institutions will ask for additional information in lieu of test scores like an additional essay, letter of recommendation, or AP/IB test scores.
Homeschool students will have a harder time applying for tests optional because they lack the transcript and GPA that is easily compared to students attending public or private school.
Students are still submitting scores, and even students in disadvantaged school districts can use strong scores to show they are ready for college.
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