How does PCs test-optional policy affect the way applications are reviewed?
The adoption of our test-optional policy for admission has not changed the way that the admission staff reviews applications, as the primary focus has always been on the student’s high school career rather than on a standardized test score. The high school transcript (the combination of curriculum and G.P.A.) is the most important component of the admission review. The admission staff will then consider the subjective pieces of the application, including extracurricular activities, essays, and recommendations.
