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A photo of a sign, made up of big block letters, that reads “UC San Diego,” on the University of California, San Diego campus.
A photo of a sign, made up of big block letters, that reads “UC San Diego,” on the University of California, San Diego campus.

UCSD Can Live Without the SAT

February 2, 2026

Selective institutions like the University of California, San Diego are well-positioned to address preparation gaps—after admission.

A close-up of a form that says "First-Year Admissions Application," with a pen lying on top of it.
A close-up of a form that says "First-Year Admissions Application," with a pen lying on top of it.

RIP Landscape: Why Did College Board Kill Its Best Admissions Product?

September 22, 2025

The end of Landscape is a loss for efforts to broaden economic diversity, Julie J. Park writes.

A photo depicting a golden scale, representing the scales of justice, along with nine multi-colored miniature people figurines, ranging in color from cream to tan to black, along with one that is rainbow-colored, suggesting the concept of diversity.
A photo depicting a golden scale, representing the scales of justice, along with nine multi-colored miniature people figurines, ranging in color from cream to tan to black, along with one that is rainbow-colored, suggesting the concept of diversity.

Some DEI Programs Are Vulnerable, Not Illegal

April 14, 2025

The difference matters, Julie J. Park writes.

A standardized test answer sheet with bubbles filled in. A pencil and a small circular clock sit atop the sheet.
A standardized test answer sheet with bubbles filled in. A pencil and a small circular clock sit atop the sheet.

Do Colleges Have to Go Back to the SAT?

August 26, 2024

Test-optional admissions policies remain a valuable tool for expanding access, even if impacts are modest, Julie J. Park, Kelly Rosinger and Dominique J. Baker write.

A sign (approximating a road sign) reads "Test Free Zone," with a standardized test score sheet circled and crossed through in red.
A sign (approximating a road sign) reads "Test Free Zone," with a standardized test score sheet circled and crossed through in red.

Test-Free Admissions: Why Wait?

September 25, 2023

While test-optional policies are already the norm, the University of California’s experience points toward test-free admissions as the next best step, Julie J. Park and OiYan Poon write.