Many college graduate programs in California kept the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) score optional, or did not accept scores for the 2021-22 admissions cycle. GRE, offered by Educational Testing Service (ETS), is one of the most well-known standardized tests required for the graduate admission process in the United States, Canada, and a few other countries. The GRE general test is designed to supplement the undergraduate records, recommendation letters, and other qualifications for graduate-level study. At the University of California—Los Angeles (UCLA), the GRE was made optional for many humanities-related majors for the 2021-22 application cycle, including east Asian studies, geography, public affairs, theater, and urban planning. A GRE score is not accepted for consideration for programs such as public health, biology, chemistry, and philosophy. On Feb. 26, a proposal on eliminating the GRE standardized test in UCLA admissions was presented to the school’s senate by UCLA graduate student representatives. These …