The research investigates the impact of the test-optional trend in college admissions on Black Americans. Amidst increasing competition for college spots and a significant rise in applications, concerns about fairness arise. Wealth disparities among students, influencing access to test preparation resources, add complexity to the issue. Post-pandemic, more than 80% of U.S. colleges have adopted test-optional policies, prompting questions about the implications for applicants who opt not to submit standardized test scores. The study aims to explore correlations between race, socioeconomic status, and the decision to submit test scores, utilizing a hybrid methodology of correlational research and content analysis. Challenges include limited data on acceptance rates and the reluctance of higher-ranked schools to disclose relevant information, but a quantitative approach seeks to uncover insights into potential disparities and consequences of the test-optional movement.