A student is applying to a university with a 'test-optional' policy. How should a college advisor explain this policy to the student?

A The university prefers not to see test scores and submitting them may negatively impact the application.

B Students are not required to submit SAT/ACT scores, and their application will be evaluated fairly whether scores are submitted or not.

C Test-optional means that only students with very high scores should submit them; otherwise, it's best not to.

D The university does not consider test scores at all, regardless of submission.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A test-optional policy means that submitting standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) is not mandatory. The university will review applications equitably, whether or not scores are provided, allowing students to decide based on their individual circumstances.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A student is applying to a university with a 'test-optional' policy. How should a college advisor explain this policy to the student?" is Option B: Students are not required to submit SAT/ACT scores, and their application will be evaluated fairly whether scores are submitted or not..

The other options — A) The university prefers not to see test scores and submitting them may negatively impact the application., C) Test-optional means that only students with very high scores should submit them; otherwise, it's best not to., D) The university does not consider test scores at all, regardless of submission. — are incorrect for this College Advising question. As explained above: A test-optional policy means that submitting standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) is not mandatory. The university will review applications equitably, whether or not scores are provided, allowing stude…

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A student is applying to a university with a 'test-optional' policy. How should a college advisor explain this policy to the student?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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