<p>This is a case where I actually wouldn’t call Bowdoin and ask. If I had an SAT subscore that was substantially below the bottom quartile, as this one is, I would keep that information to myself.</p>
<p>Cvavmv, I think the relevant question is, “Will applying without SAT scores turn out to be better or worse than sending them?” Since 600 is fairly dramatically below Bowdoin’s bottom-quartile CR score of 670, and since Bowdoin specifically chose to allow applicants the option of applying without submitting ACT or SAT scores, I think the odds are that your son made the better choice. Does that mean he’ll get into Bowdoin? No. I mean, good luck to him and all, but the overwhelming number of Bowdoin’s applicants don’t get in. But if he is not admitted, I highly doubt that the reason will be his choice of an option that the college offered.</p>