<p>inparent, Like I wrote, just a “guess”. Seems to me (just guess again) that MHC does consider SAT subject test as more relevant that SAT I, at least in the case of home schoolers. </p>
<p>From the MHC web site “Standardized tests are not required for admission. However: Home schooled students are required to submit either the ACT or three SAT subject tests”. </p>
<p>You are assuming that MHC uses merit to bait applicants with high SAT scores. Then use the scores as a marketing ploy “for all the world to see. They will pay for that”. However, I see MHC marketing itself as niche top tier school with an inclusive, diverse, high achieving student body. It’s my opinion, based upon regular "marketing"commincation from the school, that MHC offers generous scholarships to attract a range of top students. More mportantly, MHC, devotes a far larger share of the operating budgeting (what they really pay for) to fund need based aid, subsidizing international study programs and subsidized internships for ALL (full and F/A) students as well as amazing co-circular experiences (all on MHC dime). </p>
<p>And by the way MHC does require test optional applicants to report test scores upon enrollment. We were told that these scores are calucated into the incoming class’s profile. </p>