blog post Interpreting California’s Latest SAT Scores By Hans Johnson, Niu Gao Nov 2, 2015 More California students are taking the SAT, which is good news. At the same time, continuing performance gaps represent an ongoing challenge, especially given the state’s changing demographics.
blog post Standardized Testing and College Eligibility By Courtney Lee, Jacob Jackson Oct 11, 2018 Many states are encouraging more students to attend college by changing how they use entrance exams such as the SAT and ACT. Where does California stand?
blog post Video: A Conversation with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy By Vicki Hsieh Sep 1, 2020 House Minority Leader McCarthy joins PPIC’s Mark Baldassare to discuss the federal government’s role in addressing the health and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges.
blog post COVID-19 Further Disrupts Testing for College Admissions and Placement By Niu Gao, Olga Rodriguez Sep 16, 2020 As the pandemic continues to cause major shifts in the educational landscape, California’s public colleges and universities are exploring how new admissions and placement approaches might promote equity and access.
blog post Can Mandatory College Entrance Exams Boost College Access? By Jacob Jackson Mar 27, 2017 Mandatory college entrance exams could remove a barrier to college entry for California students.
blog post College Admissions in an Era of Uncertainty By Niu Gao, Hans Johnson Jan 5, 2022 The University of California and the California State University have altered admissions policies to address some of the academic effects of the pandemic and to increase equity in access. What does the early evidence say about the impact of these changes?
blog post Leveling the Playing Field in College Admissions By Hans Johnson, Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia Apr 17, 2019 Although students from low-income families are less likely to enroll in college than students from high-income families, California is faring better than the rest of the US in broadening access to higher education.
blog post Video: A Conversation with US Senator Alex Padilla By Mary Severance Jun 7, 2024 PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye sat down with US senator Alex Padilla for a wide-ranging conversation about major challenges facing California and the nation, including immigration, voting rights, and climate change.
blog post COVID-19 Alters College Admissions By Jacob Jackson, Olga Rodriguez, Niu Gao May 5, 2020 UC and CSU are allowing greater flexibility in requirements for fall 2021 admission, but disadvantaged students may still face unique barriers to access.
