‘College and Career Readiness’ Stories

We explain financial award letters and offer tips on how students and their families can make more informed decisions about college financing.

FAFSA completion is vital for students to access federal financial aid, but the process can be daunting. Discover how educators can help students overcome challenges, navigate the application, and unlock opportunities for higher education.

Learn how to measure students’ college and career readiness. Explore metrics like GPA, course rigor, and more to equip students for success.

Explore factors for advising students on college choices and how our quality enrollment framework supports them in finding a postsecondary fit.

Explore strategies to help stopout students as they navigate returning to college. We examine the barriers to completion and hear students’ stories of persistence.

Discover essential strategies and resources to help students overcome summer melt and successfully transition from high school to college. Learn how educators, parents, and colleges can work together to support at-risk students and ensure they stay on track for higher education.