LogFAQs > #939514501

Was on mobile, here are some excerpts:

In a decision that could reshape the nations college admissions process, University of California regents voted Thursday to suspend SAT and ACT testing requirements through 2024 and eliminate them for California students by 2025.

The action by the nations premier public university system could mark a turning point in the long-running debate over whether the standardized tests unfairly discriminate against disadvantaged students or provide a useful tool to evaluate college applicants.

Some hailed the vote as a bold and visionary move to expand access and equity. But others expressed concern that dumping the tests would lead to grade inflation, admission of less-prepared students and backlash over different entry standards for different classes.

After conflicting presentations by experts and lengthy debate, regents approved UC President Janet Napolitanos five-year plan to ease out the SAT and ACT tests and develop the university systems own assessment.

Under the plan, standardized test results will be optional on applications for the next two years and then eliminated for California students in years three and four. By fall 2025, the UC system is aiming to have its own assessment. If none is developed by then, the university will drop the SAT and ACT tests entirely for California students and evaluate them using high school grades and a dozen other factors in its comprehensive review system.

---

Achieve the dream
76ers, Eagles