University of California System Considers Reinstating SAT/ACT for Admissions

The University of California Board of Regents is evaluating the reinstatement of SAT and ACT requirements for undergraduate admissions as early as Fall 2028, after removing the requirement in 2020. This consideration comes amid declining writing and math placement exam scores and increased student enrollment in remedial math courses. The UC system has been test-blind since a 2020 lawsuit, but the settlement expired last year, allowing for a potential return to standardized testing.