Admissions tests play a valuable role in the admissions process by providing an objective measure of academic aptitude and potential. By considering a range of factors that include admissions tests, colleges can achieve a balanced approach that upholds both merit and equality in admissions decisions. Driven by the radical ideology of racial equity, the cancellation of standardized testing in college admissions is an assault on meritocracy, and it is widely used as a hidden tool to discriminate against Asian and other high-performing groups. The radical left even labels standardized tests as “racist.”
Key facts
We have faced a long war on admissions tests as "racist," in a wider campaign to target Asian American students who perform well on admissions tests.
In 1969, Bowdoin College in Maine became the first American college to make standardized testing optional in its admission requirements.
By 2019, 1,075 out of the nation's 2,278 bachelor's degree-granting institutions, accounting for 47%, had transitioned to a test-optional admissions policy.
Taking advantage of the George Floyd tragedy and the COVID-19 pandemic, proponents of the radical left intensified their efforts to eliminate standardized testing. As of 2023, the number of colleges and universities offering test-optional admissions has grown significantly to 1,839, representing nearly 81% of all institutions. Furthermore, 85 colleges have become test-free, refusing to consider standardized tests altogether. Following the complete elimination of standardized testing, the University of California System experienced an 11.4% decline in the admission rate of Asian students. Specifically, the Asian admission rate dropped from 35% in the fall of 2020 to 31% in the fall of 2022.
Provide comprehensive support for underprivileged students
To address concerns about opportunity, relevant educational institutions should provide comprehensive support for underprivileged students of ALL racial groups to ensure they have an equal opportunity to excel in admissions tests. This could include offering free or subsidized test preparation programs, partnering with schools in underprivileged families to enhance access to resources, and providing mentoring or tutoring programs. By actively addressing barriers faced by underprivileged students, colleges can help ensure that merit is truly recognized.
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