In a move putting California's public colleges at the forefront of the trend to drop standardized tests, the Cal State university system will eliminate SAT and ACT tests from its admission requirements.
The California State University Board of Trustees unanimously approved the change at a meeting on Wednesday.It joins the University of California system in adopting a test-free admissions process.
Critics say standardized tests put minority and low-income students at a disadvantage compared to other applicants.
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