<p>Just to be clear, I wasn’t suggesting that the OP identify him or herself (or the applicant) - but, rather, call anonymously and ask for advice. If necessary, frame the question in terms of a future applicant.</p>
<p>And, frankly, if the admissions office is getting questions about the school’s test-optional policy “by the truckload,” then they should be doing a better job of putting the answers where they belong: on the website!!!</p>