This study source was downloaded by 100000865965430 from CourseHero.com on 05-03-2023 15:22:09 GMT -05:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/198109307/EDUC850-Theoretical-Frameworkdocx/ TEST OPTIONAL POLICIESRecommendations for Solving the Problem of Test-Optional Policies in Admissions so theyare Consistent Among Each Student at Coastal Carolina UniversityAleya TylinskiSchool of Education, Liberty UniversityAuthor NoteAleya TylinskiI have no known conflict of interest to disclose. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Aleya TylinskiEmail: [email protected] 1This study source was downloaded by 100000865965430 from CourseHero.com on 05-03-2023 15:22:09 GMT -05:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/198109307/EDUC850-Theoretical-Frameworkdocx/TEST OPTIONAL POLICIESCollege and Career Readiness TheoryThe theoretical framework for this study includes the college readiness theory. This theory is being used because it specifically talks about the importance of students preparedness in their high school careers. Schools may say they are working on college readiness, but they might not actually be and are only preparing students with the basic needs to go to college rather than specific skills for any type of college. There are several inconsistencies in the standards schools have to prepare their students for college (Majors, 2019). Students are using their social and emotional learning and academic knowledge differently throughout school districts around the country (Majors, 2019). In 2008, David Conley worked with the Association of American Universities to develop a