Cal State System Eliminates Standardized Test Requirements

The largest public university system in the U.S., the Cal State University (CSU) system, has decided to drop its SAT and ACT exam requirements. Following the lead of California’s second-largest public university system, the University of California system, the CSU system will also adhere to a “test-free” admissions process.

The decision was unanimously approved on March 23rd, 2022 by the California State University Board of Trustees. CSU Chancellor Steve Relyea praised the new policy, stating that it would “level the playing field and provide greater access to a high quality college degree for students from all backgrounds.”

In lieu of test scores being considered in the admissions process, the CSU system will now base admissions on a “multi factor admissions score” that will include high school GPAs, extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and other factors. Read the full story here. 

If you’d like to learn more about how these new “test-blind” admissions policies at CSU and UC schools will affect your college admissions strategy, reach out to PathIvy to schedule a free consultation with a PathIvy college counselor!

Written by Calla Buttke, PathIvy Team