Taking the SAT or ACT in a Test Optional World
Ryan ClarkPublished on: 02/22/2026
Test-optional admissions has changed the rules—but not eliminated strategy. This piece helps students understand when submitting scores can help, when it can hurt, and why this decision should be made thoughtfully rather than emotionally. The takeaway: test scores are just one part of a much bigger picture.
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