What is the Urban School of San Francisco’s test policy?

Urban School of San Francisco is committed to equal access and equity. It is for this reason that the school does not require test scores as part of their application process. Students who submit ISEE, SSAT, HSPT, and other similar tests will find that these are not evaluated and not considered in admissions. Although previously requiring standardized test scores as part of the admissions process, Urban has streamlined its application process to assess the numerous ways a student may succeed under a rigorous academic program. Not requiring standardized tests has become increasingly common as scores only evaluate things such as rote knowledge in subjects of math, science, and english. These tests do not look at things such as creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, and a variety of other skills that Urban values in its students. In its journey for a holistic admissions process, Urban has continued to value students’ enthusiasm for learning over scores.