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• Citing 'severe' math deficits, UC faculty demand a return to SAT tests for STEM

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  A group of University of California math professors is calling for the reinstatement of SAT/ACT tests as a required factor in STEM admissions, citing "severe" math preparedness deficits among incoming students since test-optional policies were adopted.

• University of California STEM professors call for reinstating SAT in math

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  A group of University of California STEM professors is urging the UC system to reinstate the SAT math section as a required admissions criterion, arguing its removal has made it harder to identify students prepared for rigorous STEM coursework.

• Open Letter Requesting SAT/ACT math scores be used for STEM in the UC System [pdf]

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  STEM faculty across the UC system have published an open letter requesting that SAT/ACT math scores be required for admission to STEM programs, arguing the scores strongly predict success and their absence has hurt student outcomes.