Students will have to factor in their score vis-a-vis the average scores.
Think of it this way, no student with a top score has ANY reason not to submit.
It’s likely a missing score won’t hurt this year. But these schools have trns of thousands of applicants. Having the best record possible is the goal.
If you have a high GPA and great ECs and test on the low end, this policy is a gift for you this year.
There will be many kids who cant get to the tests for valid reasons.