SAY GOODBYE TO SAT?

WHY DO WE TAKE IT?

• The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions.
• The idea is to provide colleges with one common criterion that can be used to compare all applicants.

THE GREAT DEBATE

• The debate began on July 3, 2015
• Concluded on September 18, 2015
• Final decision has influenced several American Universities and State Colleges

PROS AND CONS

• They are choosing not to emphasize standardized test scores in their admissions decisions.
• The hope is that this will diversify enrollment and open doors for underrepresented populations
• Test-optional colleges may increase their applicant pool but not their enrollment numbers
• Athletics and Homeschooling was mentioned

TEST FLEXIBLE SCHOOLS

• University of Washington
• University of Texas
• George Washington University
• Arizona State University
• University of Nevada
• Cal State Fullerton
• 700 other colleges in the U.S