Why eliminate the SAT Subject Test requirement?
First, some definitions: While the SAT Reasoning Test (previously known as the SAT I) is a standardized assessment of students’ critical reading, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills, the SAT Subject Tests (previously known as the SAT II tests) assess students’ mastery of specific academic subject matter. There are 20 SAT Subject Tests. In addition to requiring the ACT with Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test, UC currently requires two SAT Subject Tests in two different subject areas – history, literature, level 2 mathematics, science, or language other than English. UC is the only public higher education system that currently requires SAT Subject Tests.
