College and University Admissions Testing

FairTest's work to reduce the role of standardized tests as gatekeepers to higher education has never been more important - nor has it had as much support. Nationwide, scores of colleges and universities are reexamining their admissions policies and de-emphasizing test scores. Visit the following pages to learn more about our work on university testing reform:

• Gender and racial bias
• Test Score based scholarship programs such as the National Merit Scholarship.
  • 
    See FairTest's 2013 news release: Release: National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Scores Vary Greatly State-By State
• Fact Sheets on the New SAT, ACT
• GRE, GMAT, MCAT, computerized testing, the predictive validity of the SAT, and a comparison of the SAT I/SAT II/ACT, and links to Examiner articles on test score misuse.
• Alternative to using tests- see FairTest's list of schools that have de-emphasized test scores, read about the experiences of some of the schools on the list, download FairTest's report "Test Scores Do Not Equal Merit," and review Examiner articles on test-score optional admissions.
• News releases and Updates - read FairTest news releases and other updates related to university testing issues.

Contact FairTest's Robert Schaeffer (239) 395-6773 for more information if you are having issues with University Testing.

A Chronological Archive of University Testing Materials: