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UC Faculty Revisit Standardized Testing Admissions Debate
A University of California faculty committee will examine how to weigh SAT, ACT, or state assessment scores.
CALIFORNIA — The University of California is reopening one of higher education's most contentious debates. A newly formed faculty-led committee will study whether standardized test scores, including the SAT, ACT, or California's Smarter Balanced assessments, could help identify students better prepared for college coursework. The review follows mounting concerns from professors who say too many incoming students struggle with college-level math, particularly in science and engineering programs. Any recommendation would face scrutiny from faculty, university leaders, and ultimately the UC Board of Regents, setting the stage for a high-stakes discussion about academic standards, student access, and the future of admissions at one of the nation's largest public university systems.
Michael Burke, EdSource
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