I had a parent ask me today whether they needed to disclose all test scores to a college that doesn’t use score choice. The quick answer is you should but why?

The argument for submitting all scores for a college that does not use score choice is that you need to provide the information that the college requests.  The parent’s real question was that if the student doesn’t submit all of their scores, how will the college know?

The parent is correct that if you don’t submit a test score the college will probably never know. However, there are ways that colleges may find out. Some may be by accident such as the test company mistakenly providing more than the scores you intended. More likely, is that someone who knows what you did rats you out.

This happens on occasion when a student is applying to a competitive college where others they know are also applying. To get a competitive advantage some students will use any advantage they can to try to get admitted. This includes contacting the college with any information that you may not have followed all of the rules.

If the college finds out that you did not submit all scores despite their instructions to do so, they may very well no longer consider your application. Basically, you can’t lie to the college without consequences if they find out.

Rarely is it a problem to submit all test scores. If the college requests all scores, give it to them. That way you won’t have to worry about one of your competitors trying to eliminate you as an applicant.

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