SAT and ACT Testing

See information below regarding changes to 2020-2021 SAT and ACT requirements.

Please go to Collegeboard.org or  ACT. org for more information.

CSU will not use the SAT or ACT for admissions

The California State University (CSU) will temporarily suspend the use of ACT/SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility for all CSU campuses for the 2021-2022 academic year. This temporary change of admission eligibility applies only for the fall 2021, winter 2022 and spring 2022 admission cycles.

UC will not use the SAT or ACT for admissions (although scores may be used for some scholarships)

University of California recognizes the challenges that students are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic and, in response, UC is temporarily suspending the standardized test requirement for freshmen only who are applying for fall 2021. Students applying for fall 2021 are not precluded from taking standardized tests (SAT or ACT) and sending scores if they are able. Doing so can support their statewide UC eligibility, application for certain scholarships, and help them fulfill some University graduation requirements. Campuses will adjust their internal processes accordingly to ensure that no student is harmed in admissions selection should they not submit a test score. 

Private and Out of State schools will vary.  Please check their admissions websites. 

Community colleges do not require the SAT or ACT