The University of California, San Diego is moving forward without the SAT as a component of admission, arguing selective institutions can address preparation gaps after students enroll. UCSD’s approach frames standardized-test optionality as part of a broader strategy where admissions offices partner with academic units to identify remediation and support for admitted students. Admissions directors and academic-support leaders should monitor outcomes and remediation models at UCSD to assess whether post-admit interventions can offset measurement loss in selecting among similarly qualified applicants. The policy also factors into ongoing debates about equity, predictive validity and how selective publics manage yield and preparation.