<p>For those who chose not to submit SAT scores to SAT optional schools...what made you decide to shield your scores? Were you way below the middle range? Is this something that should be discussed during the admissions interview?</p>
<p>I think that if you are in the middle range than you should definitely submit your sat scores because they surely won't count against you. I'm sort of in the same boat as you because there are some sat-optional schools I'm looking at and I was on the fence as to whether or not I should submit. Keep in mind that the people who submit their scores feel that they are strong for that particular school, so if you are way below the midrange you might consider retaking them or not submitting them.</p>
<p>but then, is it "possible" for one to get into at least top 50 colleges with just the ACT score of 31-36?? (of course, if one has good marks in recommendation letters, ECs, essays, and etc.)</p>
<p>bump...anyone know?</p>
<p>I definitely think it's possible to get into one of the top 50 schools (university or liberal arts) with an ACT score like that. Of course, like you mentioned, you should have strong backgrounds in your essays, recommendations and ECs if you feel that your SAT/ACT score isn't good enough. I chose to not submit my score because I wanted the admission officers to focus predominantly on my stronger points such as my extracurricular activities. You don't have to bring up the reason why you didn't include your scores during interviews. Whenever I had an interview, that was never brought up as a talking point, so don't worry about that part.</p>
<p>did anyone in here actually got accepted to at least top 50 colleges with just the ACT score of 31-36?? (no SATI & IIs)</p>
<p>Don't schools like UMich go by ACT or do they also require SAT? Cuz im sure u could get into UMich with a 31-36.</p>
<p>without SATII?</p>
<p>Does anyone think it is appropriate to discuss your SAT scores with the admissions officier and ask his or her opinion about whether they should be submitted? I assume they want to keep the numbers high and would offer their honest opinion. I have never met anyone who did not submit SAT's scores.</p>