Oakland University Director of Admissions Shane Lewis explains why Oakland University has joined other collegiate institutions in making their admissions "test-optional." 🎓 Oakland University Makes Standardized Testing Optional | The Splash Live Oakland University has officially made SAT and ACT scores optional for first-year students beginning in the Winter 2026 semester! This follows a temporary policy that began in Fall 2020 and has now been made permanent to improve accessibility and reduce barriers to higher education. In this episode of The Splash Live, we sit down with Shane Lewis, Director of Admissions at Oakland University, to discuss why OU made this decision, the impact it has on students, and what it means for college admissions moving forward. 🔹 Why Test-Optional? Mr. Lewis explains that research and national trends show that high school grades are a stronger predictor of college success than standardized test scores. The change aligns with efforts to support first-...