<p>I think Mariposa’s post hit the nail on the head. </p>
<p>Often, when a school goes SAT optional, the published SAT scores (review books, CDS, etc.) go up b/c only those w/ strong scores submit them. This was the case w/ Bowdoin and MHC.</p>
<p>Mini, I suspect you’re correct re: SATs being part of STRIDE/Zoll/Dunn consideration - - but I don’t understand why. If SATs are predictive for only the first year and correlate primarily w/ income, why use them for anything except straight merit (aren’t STRIDES somewhat need based?) - - just for those ineligible for need-based aid?</p>