Hundreds of University of California professors have signed a letter requesting the return of SAT or ACT requirements specifically for STEM major admissions beginning in the 2027 cycle. Verified reports confirm the letter's focus on preparation gaps in quantitative fields, while claims about the exact number of signatories, precise letter language, and addressees remain unverified. Analyses from progressive, conservative, libertarian, and critical viewpoints differ on the implications for equity, standards, and institutional policy.