Thousands of University of California faculty members are pressing the system to reconsider its test-free admissions policy, saying SAT and ACT scores could help identify students prepared for college-level work as concerns rise about grade inflation and AI use, according to Bloomberg.

The university has launched a faculty-led review. Opponents say standardized tests can reinforce socioeconomic disparities, and UC said no change will affect students applying for fall 2027 admission.