BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Standardized test scores are no longer the end-all be-all of college applications.

Standardized test scores used to be a deciding factor in college admissions, but droves of schools became test-optional as testing became trickier during COVID.

Last year, just 5% of schools listed on the application platform Common App required test scores, and most students opted not to submit them.

Still, new Common App data shows more students are submitting test scores to schools that are test-optional.

Last year, 12% more students submitted theirs.

Students we spoke with say they still want to go the extra mile to stand out in applications.

These Burlington high school juniors just started thinking about college. Test scores are top of mind, though most schools don’t requ

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