Andrea Mays

Andrea Mays is a professor of economics at California State University, Long Beach, where she has raised concerns about the impact of removing SAT requirements on student preparedness. In her discussions with media, she has highlighted alarming trends in student performance, particularly in mathematics, noting that many students arrive at college lacking fundamental skills necessary for academic success. Mays argues that the decision to eliminate standardized testing in favor of inclusivity is detrimental, as it allows unprepared students to enter university without the necessary academic foundation. She advocates for the reinstatement of the SAT as a tool to gauge student readiness and calls attention to the learning deficits exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.