College Entrance Exams [Video] What Has Changed About Applying to University of California? Written by College Coach Guest Authoron June 18th, 2020 Bright Horizons College Coach occasionally features blog posts written by guest authors. You’ll find more information about each guest author in the About the Author section on the blog post. Learn More About College Coach coronavirus, covid-19, test optional, uc system, The University of California leaders had already been toying with the idea of going test optional when COVID caused them to hit the fast-forward button. The UC’s recent announcement of its new testing policy was huge—but also slightly confusing, especially for non-California residents. Join former admissions officers Beth Heaton (University of Pennsylvania) and Ian Fisher (Reed College) as they clarify the details of the UC decision. And don’t forget to subscribe to the College Coach YouTube Channel to keep up-to-date on all the latest news and college planning tips from our college admissions and finance experts. Related Resources Read | Posted on October 23rd, 2023 Should I Submit SAT or ACT Scores to Test Optional Schools? Read | Posted on June 15th, 2023 Standardized Testing Policies in 2023 Read | Posted on January 17th, 2023 Does Your PSAT Score Matter?