Selective institutions are continuing to recalibrate admissions criteria as standardized testing prospects shift. University of California San Diego officials signaled the campus can operate without the SAT, underscoring a growing consensus among selective public universities that test-optional or test-blind admissions are manageable when paired with preparation and bridge supports. At the same time, the College Board announced a ban on smart glasses during the SAT, citing proctoring and AI-assisted cheating risks. The policy seeks to close an emerging technology loophole as test administrators wrestle with AI-enabled devices that could materially alter exam integrity. Admissions officers and registrars should prepare for continued policy divergence across institutions: some campuses will scale support to address preparation gaps post-test, while testing agencies will increase security protocols to preserve exam validity.