This is the best discussion I have seen yet of what we mean by the term "college readiness." Published by the Educational Policy Improvement Center it summarizes the traditional definition grounded in grades, courses passed, test scores and actual performance in college but moves on to discuss the necessary cognitive strategies (analysis, inquisitiveness, problem-solving etc.) academic knowledge and skills (writing, research, math etc.) and contextual knowledge (understanding the college search and application process) required to be truly "college ready."
In just two pages (pp 18-19) the report sets forth its own definition of "college readiness" including general characteristics and example performances. When my 8th grade daughter asked me what it takes to get into college, I actually gave her this part of the report to read. It made sense to her and helped her understand some of the activities and practices in her middle school.
The report closes with a discussion of how we might measure for their definition of "college readiness" and what schools and students can do in order to increase the likelihood of graduating ready for college.
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