Dropping standardized testing requirements may make college admission more accessible for some, but it can also make it harder for universities to identify high-potential students, according to new research published in Management Science. The research suggests the decision involves nuanced trade-of fs between the informational value of test scores and barriers to access. Moreover, the study shows that dropping the testing requirement can move diversity and academic merit in the same direction: It is possible to improve both or worsen both at once. ...read more read less