According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 40% of college students won’t graduate. Nearly 25% don’t make it through freshman year. Preparation for college goes well beyond credits, test scores, and applications. Even the highest performing graduates can stumble in the transition from high school to college. Professors’ expectations are much higher than those of high school teachers. Many freshmen find themselves ill-equipped for the independence and rigor of higher education. The College Readiness course develops a well-rounded skill set to give students a sturdy foundation for success. To navigate this rocky transition and rise to the occasion, students should start honing their college-readiness skills long before high school graduation.