Many colleges will point out that test optional means test optional in that they are not going to second-guess why you have submitted scores or why you did not submit scores. But you need to look at every college where you are planning to apply to review their specific requirements.
There are some colleges that are test optional, but they have other requirements in place to help them in reviewing applicants.
For example, as I have been reviewing requirements with other students, I have seen some colleges that will make the ACT/ SAT optional, but they will require AP/ IB test scores, graded papers, or additional essays.
Then there are colleges such as Bowling Green State University who are test optional for those students who have not had the opportunity to take an ACT/ SAT, but they require students to complete a Test Waiver verifying that they couldn't take a test. For our students, you all took an ACT so your test score would still be required meaning that for our students they are not actually test optional. Other colleges have this set up in their requirements.
Other colleges are test optional in general, but have requirements for test scores for students considering competitive majors such as nursing or engineering. And some of them may also say you don't have to have an ACT/ SAT score, but would need to do a placement test ahead of your application for those majors.
And then there are also many colleges who are completely test optional for admissions, but still require test scores to be considered for scholarships.
The bottom line is you need to look closely at the colleges where you are applying, see what their requirements are and be sure to read any of the "fine print" related to what they are asking for from students to make sure you have all of the opportunities that you are interested in for the future.
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