Starting in the fall of 2018, Emerson will join the more than 900 test-optional colleges in the US. See http://www.berkeleybeacon.com/news/2017/4/5/emerson-to-drop-satact-requirement
Frankly, given the emphasis on creativity at Emerson and the atypical talents of many Emerson students and alums, I’m a bit surprised that this decision didn’t come sooner.
Home-schooled applicants, however, will still need to submit test results.