University of California faculty report that test-optional admissions policies have resulted in severely underprepared students in STEM programs. They are advocating for increased faculty oversight of the admissions process to restore standards. The concerns stem from policies implemented during the pandemic that de-emphasized standardized testing.
Key Points
- UC faculty link test-optional policies to declining STEM student preparedness
- Calls made for greater oversight of university admissions decisions
- Policy changes during pandemic cited as contributing factor to readiness gaps
Implications for Educational Freedom
No direct implications.
Source: Test-Optional Policy Resulted in Severely Underprepared STEM Students, UC Faculty Say
