Ust admission news

Here are some recent admission news updates:

University of California, Berkeley

• UC Berkeley has announced that it will no longer require the SAT or ACT for admission, starting with the 2025-2026 academic year. Instead, the university will use a holistic review process that considers a student's academic performance, extracurricular activities, and personal statement.

Harvard University

• Harvard has announced that it will no longer require the SAT or ACT for admission, starting with the 2023-2024 academic year. The university will instead use a holistic review process that considers a student's academic performance, extracurricular activities, and personal statement.

Stanford University

• Stanford has announced that it will no longer require the SAT or ACT for admission, starting with the 2024-2025 academic year. The university will instead use a holistic review process that considers a student's academic performance, extracurricular activities, and personal statement.

Yale University

• Yale has announced that it will no longer require the SAT or ACT for admission, starting with the 2024-2025 academic year. The university will instead use a holistic review process that considers a student's academic performance, extracurricular activities, and personal statement.

University of Michigan

• The University of Michigan has announced that it will no longer require the SAT or ACT for admission, starting with the 2023-2024 academic year. The university will instead use a holistic review process that considers a student's academic performance, extracurricular activities, and personal statement.

Other Colleges and Universities

• Many other colleges and universities have also announced that they will no longer require the SAT or ACT for admission, including the University of Chicago, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Why the change?

• The decision to no longer require the SAT or ACT for admission is largely due to concerns about the test's ability to accurately predict a student's academic success. Many experts argue that the test is biased and does not take into account a student's individual circumstances, such as socioeconomic status or access to resources.
• Additionally, the decision is also seen as a way to increase diversity and inclusivity on college campuses. By not requiring the SAT or ACT, colleges and universities can consider a broader range of applicants and provide more opportunities for students from underrepresented backgrounds.

What does this mean for students?

• For students, this means that they will no longer have to take the SAT or ACT to apply to college. Instead, they will be able to focus on their academic performance, extracurricular activities, and personal statement to demonstrate their qualifications for admission.
• This change is also seen as a way to reduce stress and anxiety for students, who often feel pressure to perform well on the test. By not requiring the SAT or ACT, colleges and universities are able to focus on other factors that are more important for predicting a student's academic success.