As academic leaders try to find solutions, the University of California system announced that they will suspend ACT and SAT testing requirements for admission through 2024.
On Thursday, The New York Times reported that the University of California voted to eliminate required standardized testing for its 10 school system.
Due to this extraordinary circumstance, students seeking to enroll at Cornell University beginning in August 2021 can submit their applications without including the results from ACT or SAT exams.
In a statement released to The New York Times, a College Board spokesperson said the organization understands the flexibility universities are offering students.
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The suspension of tests could open a new door of possibilities for students who might not otherwise had the option to apply for their dream school or a big named university.
