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UC is reconsidering its test-blind admissions policy, potentially bringing back the SAT and ACT after six years — a move sparked by faculty concerns over declining math and writing readiness among incoming students. While UC officials say the push is driven by academic concerns, not political pressure, the Trump administration’s scrutiny of UC’s admissions practices has added fuel to the debate. The original 2014 decision to ditch standardized tests was rooted in equity concerns, but now critics question whether that logic still holds. With new leadership across campuses and other universities reversing course, UC’s regents may be swayed — though any change won’t take effect until 2028 at the earliest. Faculty are urging faster action, making this a high-stakes balancing act between academic rigor, fairness, and political reality.

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