should i go test optional?

[jcollege11]

I’m really late but I’m applying ed2 i have a 1870 sat. should i go test optional?

[NHuffer]

It depends on more than just your test score. How’s your overall package? What’s your GPA? ECs? Community service?

Check this link out for some more guidance: http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2015/09/11/the-ins-outs-of-applying-to-test-optional-colleges

How can you decide whether to send in scores? Generally, you may want to go ahead if you feel they will improve how admissions officials will rank your application in their mix. If you do some research and find that your results fall below those of the top third of accepted students at more selective schools or below the median at more inclusive institutions, you may want to hold them back, experts suggest.

And from http://collegeapps.about.com/od/GPA-SAT-ACT-Graphs/ss/george-washington-university-admission-gpa-sat-act.htm

Most admitted students had a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher, an SAT score of 1900 or higher, and an ACT composite score of 27 or higher. Higher test scores and grades obviously improve your chances of getting an acceptance letter.

Again, test scores are only part of the equation.

[jcollege11]

@NHuffer

-I attend a top high school in New York
-I have a rigorous schedule
-I visited campus 2 times
-I had an off campus interview
-Met my admissions counselor 2 times
-I have a 3.7 (UW) GPA
-I am VP of my youth group
-I interned at a business firm this past summer
-I am involved in various clubs and organizations
-I have done over 200 hours of community service
-MANY MORE ACTIVITIES- CANT LIST