Key facts
- Over 1,100 University of California math and science professors signed an open letter.
- The letter urges UC regents to reinstate college-entrance exams.
- Professors argue that admitting unprepared students negatively impacts academic standards.
- They also state that unprepared students consume teaching resources.
- More than 90% of four-year universities do not require SAT or ACT scores.
The University of California system has been moving away from requiring standardized test scores for admissions. This shift has led to concerns among some faculty about the academic preparedness of students entering the university, potentially affecting academic standards and resource allocation. Now, over 1,100 math and science professors have signed an open letter to UC regents advocating for the reinstatement of SAT and ACT exams. They express concern that a significant portion of incoming students demonstrate "shockingly" unpreparedness, which they believe negatively impacts academic standards and strains teaching resources. This comes as more than 90% of four-year universities have dropped standardized test requirements.