The University of California has eliminated standardized testing for admissions, opting for a subjective process based on DEI criteria. Critics claim the new approach has led to admitting lower-quality students. The debate around the effectiveness of standardized tests in college admissions continues, with some arguing that they disadvantage underprivileged students. The use of standardized testing is questioned for its impact on underprivileged students, with concerns raised about the fairness of the admissions process.
The Asian kid with straight As & perfect SATs who fails to gain admission to top schools, is the new black welfare queen—a mythical creature used for political purposes. Next time—which students, what schools, when? https://t.co/mbu6c7DNfE
Does use of standardized testing for admission to college (like the SAT and ACT)on average help underprivileged kids or harm them?
"SAT and ACT scores encode serious shortcomings in the schooling of low-income and minority students," the Editorial Board writes. "The way to improve scores is, in large part, to better serve those students from the start." https://t.co/ybmPyv3j5o
Editorial | Colleges made standardized tests optional for admissions. Did it work? https://t.co/44gP8cGAdK
The University of California abolished standardized testing and moved to a “holistic” subjective admissions process that lets them choose their students according to the DEI criteria that now animates their entire institution. The students they admit now are garbage. https://t.co/BStUz8CsLR