UCLA requires you to take the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section.

Does UCLA still require the ACT?

Standardized Testing (SAT/ACT)

UCLA will not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship purposes through fall 2024.

How do you satisfy UCLA writing requirements?

Before Enrolling at UCLA

You can satisfy the Entry-Level Writing Requirement if you: Score 680 or higher on the Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing section of the SAT. Achieve a score of 30 or better on the ACT, English Language Arts or 63 or better on the ACT, English Plus Reading.