# University of California Faculty Push to Bring Back SAT and ACT Score Consideration

https://mins.news/en/video/16962

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-08-08 13:39 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogpRuLf9SVE

> Thousands of University of California faculty members are urging the system to reconsider its test-free admissions policy. They say SAT and ACT results could help identify applicants ready for college-level work. The push comes as concerns increase over grade inflation and the use of artificial intelligence. The university has begun a faculty-led review, while opponents say standardized testing can reinforce socioeconomic disparities.

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