UC academic council orders review of SAT and course requirements
The University of California Academic Council directed the system admissions board to review whether to reinstate SAT or ACT testing and to reevaluate the A-G high school course requirements that determine eligibility for UC and CSU. The admissions board will study testing first, reporting to the council by Feb. 12, 2027, with a regents vote on tests by June 2027; an initial report on course requirements is due May 2027. The review covers 15 yearlong courses across seven areas, will consult K-12 experts, and could reshape math and other curriculum expectations for California college-bound students.
UC will review SAT use and its A-G course requirements.
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The academic council ordered a faster review of testing and courses after an earlier road map was withdrawn. The board will report on testing by February 2027 and on courses by May 2027. The regents will decide on tests by June 2027 and…
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