カリフォルニア大学のSTEM教授陣が、学生の深刻な数学力不足を理由に標準テストの復活を求めている。教授らは「現在の入学者選抜指標（主にGPAとエッセイ）では、深刻な成績インフレとAIによるエッセイ作成支援が横行する時代に、大学レベルのSTEM専攻への readiness を確実に判断できなくなった」と指摘。現状では「中学レベルの数学を再指導せざるを得ない」ほどの準備格差が生じているという。
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.
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.
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.