University of Texas Reinstates SAT, ACT Requirements
The University of Texas announces the return of SAT and ACT test scores as a mandatory part of its admissions process, marking a shift from the pandemic-era test-optional policy.
- The University of Texas has reversed its pandemic-era decision and will now require SAT and ACT test scores for admissions starting in 2024 for fall 2025 applicants.
- The move reflects a broader trend among universities to reevaluate test-optional policies, with some institutions reinstating testing requirements while others remain undecided.
- Critics argue that standardized tests exacerbate societal inequities, but proponents believe they provide a necessary benchmark for evaluating applicants.
- The patchwork of testing policies across universities is causing confusion and stress among students and parents, complicating the college application process.
- Some schools, like Morehouse College, continue to embrace test-optional policies, citing an increase in applications and diversity among admitted students.
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