"UT Austin Reinstates SAT Requirement for Admissions"

The University of Texas at Austin will reinstate the requirement for standardized test scores in undergraduate admissions starting Fall 2025, citing the value of standardized testing in identifying academic potential and supporting student success. The decision follows an analysis showing that students who submitted standardized scores performed better academically. The University will also introduce an Early Action program, modify the essay requirement, reduce the number of short answer responses, introduce a waitlist, and narrow the scope for letters of recommendation in the application process.