Hey everyone, I've heard a lot about the UCs going test-blind for admissions. Is this policy still in place, or have there been any changes recently? I'm just not sure whether or not I should be focusing on the SAT/ACT right now, mainly due to this policy. Thanks for the help in advance!
Yes, the UC system is indeed still operating under a test-blind policy as of the 2024-2025 application cycle. This means that UC schools, which include UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UCLA, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz, will not consider SAT or ACT scores at all in their admissions process.
It's important to note that they are test-blind, not test-optional. So, even if you have scores that you believe are strong, they will not be factored into your admission decision at these schools.
Given this, you may want to strategize where you invest your time and energy in the application process. Unless you're also applying to schools that do require or consider test scores, it might be more beneficial for you to focus on other aspects like strengthening your essays, enhancing your extracurricular involvement, or improving your academic performance. Of course, this may depend on the other universities you're targeting and their respective testing policies.
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