This week Rockhurst University joins a growing number of its peers in higher education by moving away from an emphasis on standardized test scores and instead adopting a “test optional” standard for applicants. In the past, ACT and SAT test scores have been looked at as one of the major factors in determining college readiness. As a result, success on those tests has taken on increased significance for prospective college students and spawned a host of test preparation services and study aides. But heavy emphasis on standardized tests doesn’t always fully take into account a student’s ability to afford resources...