UC Test-Free Admissions
/The University of California will no longer consider SAT or ACT test scores during the admissions process or for scholarships. Alternatively, test scores can be used for fulfilling minimum requirements or for placement for classes after admission. However, if you decide not to submit your SAT or ACT, this will not impact your admissions decision.
If you are an international student, you will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. To determine your next steps, please visit UC’s page on English Proficiency.
Additional information regarding the SAT & ACT:
If you’re not a California resident, you are not required to submit the ACT or SAT.
University of California Admissions no longer accepts your tests, essays, or writing scores. If you so choose to submit these, submit your highest score. Again, these scores will not impact your admissions decision. However, they could meet UC’s entry-level writing requirement.
Please click here if you have any other questions regarding UC’s updated admissions process.