LONG BEACH, Calif. (KNX) — The California State University system announced Wednesday it would eliminate SAT and ACT tests from its admission requirements.
CSU’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the measure, aligning the largest four-year university system in the U.S. with the University of California system, which adopted its test-free admissions process last year.
Critics of the SAT and ACT have argued the tests disadvantage minority and low-income students in the competitive college admissions process, as more affluent students can pay for expensive preparation courses and tutors to boost their scores.
Acting CSU Chancellor Steve Relyea said the decision would help “level the playing field and provide greater access to a high quality college degree for students from all backgrounds.”
"In essence, we are eliminating our reliance on a high-stress, high-stakes test that has shown negligible benefit," he added.
Students can still choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to determine their placement for English and math courses, according to Cal State spokesperson. But the scores will have no bearing on their admission to a Cal State school.
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