University of California Set to Drop SAT, ACT Through 2025

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The University of California system agreed Friday to extend its court-mandated policy of test-free admissions through 2025, according to advocacy groups that argue the use of SAT and ACT scores discriminates against applicants based on race, income, and disability.

The university regents previously announced a test-optional policy while the system created a new type of test that it said will better align with the content it expects students to master.