How optional is test optional.
Hi, I am applying as an international student. My SAT score is 1380 and I am not sure whether or not I should submit this. I am applying to schools like Notre Dame, Williams, Rice, and Uchicago. Please advise.
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This admissions cycle CollegeVine suggests that you should submit your SAT score if it falls within 60 pts of the low end of the 50% percentile middle range. For example Notre Dame's class of 2024's middle SAT range was 1430 to 1540 so if you have a score of 1370 or above, CV suggests you submit it.
Williams was 1420/1540 so submit it.
Rice was 1470/1560 so do not submit it.
UChicago was 1510/1560 so do not submit it.
Hope that is helpful.
Good luck with your college admissions.
I would actually suggest NOT submitting your SAT score since it is on the lower end. Submitting your SAT score will ultimately hurt you.
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While your score IS within each school's range since it is on the lower end it will likely hurt your chances to these extremely competitive schools, so I would recommend NOT submitting it.