The University of California system’s faculty advisory structure has halted a planned review of whether to reinstate standardized testing for undergraduate admissions. UC’s Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools (BOARS) paused a working-group process that had been aimed at delivering recommendations by mid-2027. UC eliminated required SAT/ACT testing in 2020. BOARS had earlier moved toward a comprehensive, evidence-based review and timeline revision, while UC system leadership signaled that standardized testing remains a major focus for the coming year. Faculty, students, and other stakeholders have weighed in as the debate has continued across the system’s 12 campuses, with the policy question tied to questions of “college readiness” and how it should be evaluated.