Why do some colleges require all testing to be reported?

[Zinhead]

I agree in general, but there is a specific exception where a student is just short of a threshold score for an automatic-for-stats scholarship. In that case, trying until one reaches the threshold score or runs out of test dates makes sense if the scholarship is large enough. With large scholarships of this nature, the relatively few hours spent on preparation and test taking to earn such a scholarship makes it far easier money than working part time while in school.

Another exception is athletic recruiting for highly selective schools. For some sports, the main recruiting season is the sophomore year. Being able to have a firm ACT/SAT score will go a long way in bolstering the confidence of a coach that a potential athlete will be able to meet the minimum Academic Index required by the school, and requires the student/athlete to achieve that score at an early age.

One kid we knew was recruited to an Ivy, and was told she needed a 33 to get a likely letter. Despite multiple attempts, she was not able to get the score, and ended up playing someplace else.