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[jolene]

Where she applied SAT/ACT was a big factor. She did get into the honors college at my alma mater, but she graduated with a 4.0 (had athletics, extra curriculars, and volunteer stuff) and only got wait-listed to one of her choices. If you are applying to a competitive school they do matter.

[Sciencewoman]

Originally Posted by jolene

Where she applied SAT/ACT was a big factor. She did get into the honors college at my alma mater, but she graduated with a 4.0 (had athletics, extra curriculars, and volunteer stuff) and only got wait-listed to one of her choices. If you are applying to a competitive school they do matter.

The Ivies are test optional now, as are many flagship publics (Michigan, Texas, etc.). I don't think that it hurts to submit tests if you're a strong test-taker, but the list of schools requiring them has really shrunk in the past 3 years.