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Navigating the transition between K-12 and higher education – virtually

by Guest Commentary November 25, 2020November 23, 2020

Disconnects between K-12 and higher education data systems can lead students to have their college eligibility determined incorrectly; here’s a solution.

To expand student diversity, make application to the University of California automatic

by Guest Commentary July 4, 2020July 8, 2020

SAT study guides at Barnes and Noble bookstore in Emeryville. The UC system is considering scrapping SAT requirements for admission. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

UCs ditch the SAT and ACT — set out to make a “fairer” standardized test

by Mikhail Zinshteyn May 21, 2020September 22, 2020

UC, SAT, University of California, Varsity Blues

If the University of California drops the SAT, what would take its place?

by Felicia Mello December 10, 2019December 16, 2019

Newsom moves to end death penalty, college admissions fraud, legislator accused

by Dan Morain March 13, 2019

Royce Hall on the UCLA campus. Photo by Prayitno Photography via Flickr

California’s gone without higher ed affirmative action since 1996. Black enrollment at top UCs never recovered.

by Felicia Mello July 9, 2018June 23, 2020