Citing severe math deficits, UC faculty demand a return to SAT tests for STEM

UC faculty are pushing to restore SAT requirements for STEM applicants, citing serious math gaps among incoming students.

The discussion centers on whether standardized testing should help screen for academic readiness in science and engineering programs.

Commenters compared U.S. and European university systems, especially around grading standards, failure rates, and student expectations.

The debate underscores broader concerns about how colleges assess preparation and support weaker math students.