University of California System Considers Reinstating SAT/ACT Requirements for Admissions

The University of California Board of Regents is evaluating the reinstatement of SAT and ACT requirements for undergraduate admissions, potentially as early as Fall 2028. This consideration comes after the UC system removed the requirement in 2020 and is prompted by declining writing and math placement exam scores among incoming students, with some campuses reporting a significant increase in freshmen needing remedial math courses.