University of California System Reconsiders Reinstating SAT/ACT in Admissions

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Published: 2026-10-08
Category: education
Source: CalMatters

The University of California system is re-examining its policy on standardized tests for admissions, six years after discontinuing the SAT and ACT. This reconsideration comes as some professors express concerns about students' math and writing skills, despite data showing increased freshman GPAs and higher four-year graduation rates for STEM majors since the tests were dropped.

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