Columbia Becomes First Ivy League School To Permanently Drop Standardized Exam Requirement

Columbia University The first Ivy League Schools to discontinue standardized testing requirements undergraduates.

Wednesday was the announcement from the postsecondary institution that policy changes have been made for Columbia College and School of Engineering and Applied Science. “rooted in the belief that students are dynamic, multi-faceted individuals who cannot be defined by any single factor.” Students can still submit their scores from standardized tests if they wish.

“Our review is purposeful and nuanced, respecting varied backgrounds, voices and experiences, in order to best determine an applicant’s suitability for admission and ability to thrive in our curriculum and our community, and to advance access to our educational opportunities,” According to the university’s admissions division, they were notified in a statement. “We have designed our application to afford the greatest possible opportunity and flexibility for students to represent themselves fully and showcase their academic talents, interests and goals.”

In the wake of government lockdown mandates that made it difficult for students to take college entrance exams like the SAT or ACT, Ivy League universities implemented test-optional admissions policies in order to admit certain classes.

Many schools continue to accept applications without standard exam scores. Cornell University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Harvard University have extended test-optional admissions policies through the 2023-2024 cycle. Princeton University and Princeton University, however, extended the policy through 2025-2026 cycles. report Columbia Spectator

Columbia will not discriminate against applicants who don’t submit standard test results. “We will continue to evaluate all submitted information within an individualized application review process that considers the unique combination of circumstances shaping each applicant’s journey,” The university was also added.

This phenomenon is not limited to undergraduate admissions. endorsed Dropping the LSAT as an admission requirement last year for law schools

The College Board administers the SAT and even though prominent universities have dropped testing requirements, it still accepts admissions officers. announced Students who take the exam now have more time to answer each question because the test has been rewritten to be shorter and easier. Scores for the ACT are now available lowest average This phenomenon has been observed for three decades and was associated with poor school lockdown outcomes. There are reports of cheating and declining standards In the meantime, they have emerged from the nation’s universities as institutions end remote learning arrangements to return to traditional instruction.

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Many universities eliminate the requirement for standardized testing in order to be able to offer courses. advance purported racial equity. As the Supreme Court may decide, Columbia’s standardized examination submissions are permanently ended. rule Affirmative action, which encourages universities to admit individuals from different minority groups, is strongly opposed.

Numerous studies have shown the disadvantages of Asian applicants and white students as universities try to make room for Hispanic and black students. A 2009 study concluded that Asian applicants needed a SAT score of approximately 140 points more than white applicants, 270 higher than Hispanic applicants, 450 points higher for black applicants. report The Asian American Coalition for Education.

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