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The University of California announces the end of standard admissions tests

Following more than three years of debate and research, the University of California (UC) has decided to discontinue the use of standardized admissions tests such as the SAT and ACT. “UC will continue to practice test-free admissions now and into the future,” UC Provost Michael Brown declared at a Board of Regent meeting during a discussion about alternative options to the SAT and ACT. Stanford also announced it will continue to be test-optional for yet another year, citing the ongoing challenges related to the pandemic and limited access to admission testing worldwide. Considering that the world is still tackling the effects of the pandemic and restrictions and limitations remain, this is likely just the beginning of a wave of similar announcements.

What does this mean for students?

There is much speculation about the longevity of standardized testing in college admissions since many institutions have waived the test requirement for yet another year. The UC system’s decision to go test-blind reinforces our knowledge that in order to succeed, students must demonstrate their scholastic ability beyond test scores alone, and their essays and extracurriculars must truly stand out to get them recognized in the holistic review process US universities use.

Read more here https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-11-18/uc-slams-door-on-sat-and-all-standardized-admissions-tests