Redefining College Readiness
The purpose of this report is to provide an operational definition of college readiness that differs from current representations of this concept primarily in its scope. The report suggests that, while much has been learned about this phenomenon, particularly during the past 20 years, few systematic attempts have been made to integrate the various aspects or components of college readiness that have been investigated in some depth during this period of time. As a result, college readiness continues to be defined primarily in terms of high school courses taken and grades received, along with scores on national tests, as its primary metrics. March 2007
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College Knowledge™: What It Really Takes for Students to Succeed and What We Can Do to Get Them Ready. College Knowledge™ is based on an extensive three-year project sponsored by the Association of American Universities in partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts. Click here for ordering information

Understanding University Success describes foundational skills and content standards (elsewhere referred to as Knowledge and Skills for University Success) in English, mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, second languages and the arts. Click here for ordering information

The Work Samples book contains student work samples submitted by faculty members who teach entry-level courses. Accompanying assignments and course syllabi further illustrate the quality of work expected in beginning university courses. Samples for English, mathematics, science, social science and second languages are included. Click here for ordering information

This first-of-its-kind study, Mixed Messages: What State High School Tests Communicate about Student Readiness for College, was undertaken to determine the degree of alignment that exists between state high school exams and university success standards. Click here for ordering information