University of California pressed to reinstate SAT and ACT admissions tests
The University of California system's 2020 decision to drop standardized test requirements from admissions has prompted significant institutional pushback. More than 1,000 mathematics and science professors across UC campuses are publicly urging the system to reinstate SAT and ACT scores, particularly for STEM programme applicants, pointing to documented gaps in student preparation.
The criticism has expanded beyond faculty voices to include prominent editorial boards. The New York Times has published an opinion piece characterising the test-blind policy as a 'terrible' mistake, following similar commentary from Wall Street Journal contributors at UC Berkeley. These voices argue the policy has created resource strain and academic underperformance, suggesting the university system may reconsider its admissions approach.
- University of California eliminated SAT/ACT score requirements in 2020 under a 'test-blind' admissions policy
- Over 1,000 UC math and science professors, along with the New York Times editorial board, now argue the policy has left students underprepared and are calling for reinstatement of standardized testing
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Originally published by Fox News as “New York Times calls University of California’s ‘test-blind’ admissions policy a ‘terrible’ mistake”.