How much do SAT 2 tests weigh in for UC's?

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<p>UC's dont even require the subject tests anymore, so will they use it a lot in their weighing in applicants process?</p>

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<p>Davis, Merced, and Santa Cruz don’t want them anymore. UCLA, Berkeley, San Diego and Riverside are now recommending them only for engineering and science and are recommending Math 2 and a science for that. Santa Barbara is recommending them for engineering, science and some other majors, and will consider them generally for LAS. Amazingly, Irvine is the only one recommending them for all majors. Not having them will not be a factor used against you. See: [University</a> of California - SAT Subject Tests](<a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/requirements/examination-requirement/SAT-subject-tests/index.html]University”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/requirements/examination-requirement/SAT-subject-tests/index.html)</p>

<p>If California students pay attention to the changes, the College Board is going to lose a bundle because more than 25% of all those who took subject tests in years past were from California because of the UCs subject test requirements.</p>

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<p>Alright, well I am interested in engineering so I’ll probably take MAth level 2 and Biology I guess.</p>

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<p>This is the phrase that has us stumped:</p>

<p>“Even if subject tests are not recommended, they do add merit to a student’s application.”</p>

<p>So even though several campuses do not “recommend” them, one is still encouraged to send the scores to “add merit”. Can they make it more ambiguous?</p>

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<p>Yeah thats what I dont understand. Hoping someone can clarify.</p>

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<p>IMO, Subject Tests are still highly recommended for unhooked candidates, and those from suburban districts. In other words, hooked and low income applicants get a pass. All others better take 'em (bcos your competition will if you don’t).</p>

<p>Again, just my fact-free opinion. But read up on why UC made the change, and form your own conclusions.</p>

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<p>You mean this?</p>

<p>[UC</a> Regents Adopt Changes to Freshman Eligibility - Frequently Asked Questions](<a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/eligibilitychanges/faqs.html#whysat]UC”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/eligibilitychanges/faqs.html#whysat)</p>

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<p>^^^
I thought I had read everything, but I hadn’t read that. The high acceptance rate UC campuses have terrible 4 year graduation stats (41% at UCR). Why do they keep making it easier for unprepared students to gain access?</p>

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<p>yes, ucb, and my focus is on the backstory to this section i.e., ‘outstanding students’ [who are hooked] and attend a Cal State instead…it was all discussed in interviews in the Sac Bee and LaTimes when the change was announced.</p>

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