3 nonacademic factors of college readiness to tackle in high school |
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Some states have long been focused on preparing their students for college, but with the implementation of the Common Core State Standards, college readiness is now a national goal. So, rather than simply ensuring students graduate from high school, teachers and schools should now also look further into the students' futures, and prepare them for what may come after K-12. College- and career-readiness Standards are largely academic. After all, a student must have developed enough knowledge across every subject, as well as key soft skills like critical thinking and communication, to succeed in the post-secondary environment. But that's not the only part of being prepared for college. Here are three nonacademic college-readiness factors high school educators can help their students understand: 1. Assessing career interests Not only that, but talking to every student about his or her goals is a key way to make college seem like a viable option for everyone. According to a report by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, many more students aspire to go to college during high school than actually apply for it, which is why it's so important for high school educators to help students "see themselves as college bound." 2. Applying for college 3. Planning financially |
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