100 years ago, students across took the first SAT. Where is it headed now?

College Admissions Shift: SAT Scores Losing Relevance? A significant trend is emerging in the world of higher education, as the role of standardized entrance exams continues to dwindle. According to recent data, less than 10% of U.S. institutions granting bachelor's degrees will require SAT or ACT scores for the fall 2026 admissions cycle. This drastic decline marks a major departure from the past, when these exams were a ubiquitous requirement for college hopefuls. As the SAT celebrates its 100th anniversary, the question on many minds is: what's next for this iconic test, and will it remain a staple of the college admissions process?

Higher education has been inching away from entrance exams. Less than 10% of U.S. institutions that grant bachelor’s degrees require a score from the SAT, or its fellow ACT test, for the fall 2026 admissions cycle. The post 100 years ago, students across took the first SAT. Where is it headed now? appeared first on District Administration.