Shifting Standards: The Future of College Admissions Testing

This chapter examines the changing landscape of standardized testing policies in college admissions post-COVID-19, highlighting the trend toward test-optional frameworks. As institutions like Yale and Dartmouth reinstate test requirements based on research linking test scores to academic success, the chapter explores the implications of these decisions amid ongoing debates around equity and diversity. It raises essential questions about the relevance and impact of testing policies on students from varied backgrounds.