Should colleges and universities require standardized test scores for admission?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many universities relaxed standardized testing requirements for admissions, creating “test-optional” policies that lingered long after a return to the physical classroom. Now, we’re seeing elite institutions return to requiring SAT or ACT scores for admission and an increase in students selecting to submit their scores, even to test optional schools.Many professors and administrators say high school grades are often inflated and that test scores are a more accurate measure of a student’s future success. But, many advocates are concerned that this disadvantages students who can’t afford test-prep classes or to retake the test multiple times to improve their score. Say More asks callers to share their experiences with SAT or ACT tests and to weigh in on the question of whether there’s a place for standardized tests in admissions.