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California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center (CICSC)

Test-Optional Admissions Policies and Equity Outcomes

Tribal Sovereignty: Its Impact and Role in Affirmative Action Discussion

A RED Paper by Joely Proudfit, Ph.D. (Luiseño/Payómkawichum, Tongva), John W. Tippeconnic III, Ph.D. (Comanche), and Linda Sue Warner, Ph.D. (Comanche)

The first page of the Tribal Sovereignty: Its impact and Role in Affirmative Action Discussions written report.

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Exploring Test Optional Policies Presentation

First slide of a presentation with a pink gradient background, a graphic of a pencil with a lightbulb on the end, and the words, "Exploring Test Optional Policies."

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Test Optional Admissions Informational Social Media Posts

Social media post with dark blue/green background and the words, "TEST-OPTIONAL POLICIES AND THEIR EFFECT ON NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW- This material by the California Indian Culture & Sovereignty Center at ´ó·¢ is based on research funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The findings and conclusions contained within are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policies of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation."
Social media post with a yellow background, a graphic of a boy holding a paper and pen, and the words, "WHAT ARE TEST OPTIONAL POLICIES? A Test-Optional policy means that a college/university does NOT require the applicant to submit or take the SAT or ACT. www.csusm.edu/cicsc/"
Social media post with a dark blue/green background with 80% in a large font, a graphic of a computer with an acceptance letter on the screen, and the words, "Approximately 80% of Colleges have opted to become test-optional- largely as a result of the pandemic. Making admission much more accessible, especially for Native American students."
Social media post with a light yellow background with the words, "HOW EXACTLY DOES THIS AFFECT NATIVE STUDENTS?" in a large font, and the following words in a smaller font, "Test optional policies remove possible barriers for students unable to drive to testing sites. Alleviating the burden of payment in an already expensive enrollment process. There has been a history of inequality for California native students trying to apply to college. This new policy helps to remove one of those barriers."
Social media post with a dark blue/green background and the words, "WE NEED TO FOCUS ON EDUCATING NATIVE YOUTH, SO THAT NATIVE PEOPLE AREN'T MISUNDERSTOOD, OR THAT THE MYTHS ´ó·¢ NATIVE PEOPLE AREN'T PERPETUATED. FARTHER, AND FARTHER, BECAUSE THAT'S HOW THEY EXIST. THAT'S THE ONLY REASON THEY EXIST" - Anonymous Interview Participant."
Social media post with a light yellow background and the words, "WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?" in a large font, the logo of the CICSC, and the following words in a smaller font: FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK THE LINK IN OUR BIO OR VISIT BIT.LY/TESTOP-PRESENTATION."

Test Optional Admissions Informational Social Media Posts - For Parents

Social media post with a dark blue/green background and the words, "HOW PARENTS AND FAMILY CAN GET INVOLVED THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS" in large font, the words, "A QUICK GUIDE TO GET YOU STARTED" as a subtitle, and then the following text at the bottom of the screen: "This material by the California Indian Culture & Sovereignty Center at ´ó·¢ is based on research funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The findings and conclusions contained within are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policies of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation."
Social media post with a light yellow background with the word, "REMINDER" in large font above an image of a standardized test answer sheet with a pencil and graduation cap on it, and the following text underneath the image, "The SAT and ACT exams are no longer required for admission to 80% of colleges and universities! This reduces admissions costs and aids in overall acceptance!"
Social media post with a dark blue/green background and the words, "WHERE DO I START?" in large font above an image of someone writing notes on a paper that is resting on a laptop with a screen that says, "Send your application now!" Underneath the image is the following text, "There are only three platforms for college applications! • Common App • Cal State Apply • University of California- Apply"
Social media post with a light yellow background with the words, "WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?" in large font above the following text, "A high school diploma, marking the completion of the A-G requirements. Important classes need a C- grade or better • Common App and UC Application require essay response questions- find out more on their respective websites. • Letters of Recommendation from bosses, teachers, or volunteer leaders." On the left side of the text are three graphics: a graduation cap and diploma, a laptop with a paper on its screen that says "Application Form," and a letter of recommendation.
Social media post with a dark blue/green background and the words, "WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?" in a large font on the left side of the logo of the CICSC, and the following words in a smaller font on the lower right side of the post: FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK THE LINK IN OUR BIO OR VISIT BIT.LY/TESTOP-PRESENTATION."