Will standardized testing make a comeback? Trump DOE threatens to investigate 2,100+ test-optional colleges – The Times of India
President Donald Trump DOE's new stance threatens test-optional policies at 2,100+ US colleges. (The New York Times) The US Department of Education (DOE) has raised concerns about the growing number of colleges adopting test-optional admissions policies. More than 2,100 institutions have adopted such policies, with many doing so in response to disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the DOE's recent stance could lead to a significant shift, with the possibility of standardized testing being reintroduced as a requirement for admission.In a recent letter issued to colleges, the DOE warned that schools might face consequences, including a potential loss of federal funding, if they continue to use race-conscious admission policies. The letter suggested that eliminating standardiz...