A Berkeley mathematics professor raises concerns about University of California admissions that he describes as “test-blind,” warning that many incoming students are far behind in basic math skills. He says the approach is masking academic readiness and that students are arriving on campus unable to perform foundational coursework.
The professor’s comments, reported by Fox News, criticize the UC system’s broader decision to reduce or eliminate the role of standardized test scores in admissions. Other elements of the reporting focus on the scale of the problem and the implications for instruction once students enroll.
Across the available outlet coverage, the core message is consistent: the professor argues that “test-blind” policies contribute to admitting students who are not sufficiently prepared. The reporting frames this as an academic warning rather than a policy dispute resolution, with limited additional detail on the underlying data, timelines, or specific UC admissions criteria being debated.
