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Policy Briefs

All PeiPaoLab posts filed under "Policy Briefs".

• Some Colleges Are Requiring the SAT Again — Now What?

  July 22, 2026 · #policy #SAT #standardized testing #test-optional

  After going test-optional, some top schools now require the SAT or ACT again. Here's which ones, why, and how to check each target school's real rules this cycle.

• California Banned Legacy and Donor Admissions

  May 27, 2026 · #admissions policy #California #legacy admissions #US college admissions

  California now bans legacy and donor preferences at private universities — Stanford and USC are affected, public UCs aren't. Here's what it means for Chinese families.

• Test-Optional This Cycle: Submit Scores or Not?

  May 18, 2026 · #US college admissions #Test-Optional #SAT #policy analysis

  Test-Optional is now long-term policy, but skipping scores isn't neutral — Top 30 schools quietly favor submitters. Here's a decision framework by tier.

• What UC Test-Blind Actually Means for California Chinese-American Families

  May 7, 2026 · #UC #Test-Blind #policy #California

  UC has been Test-Blind for several cycles, but many Chinese-American parents still grind for SAT scores hoping it helps with UCLA. What Test-Blind really means and how it differs from Test-Optional.