UT to reinstate standardized testing, reviving equity debate in college admissions

Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines for Tuesday, April 29, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — In early March, the University of Texas released a statement announcing the reinstatement of standardized test scores in admissions for Fall 2025 applicants. The announcement reintroduced the debate on whether standardized tests disproportionately affect marginalized students -- new research shows they do the opposite.
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