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This study, College Readiness Begins in Middle School, reflects ACT's interest in analyzing the critical issues affecting the preparation of the postsecondary applicant pool and the high school experience. It builds on previous policy reports that focus on educational planning and the transition to postsecondary education. We are indebted to the many students and staff at the 15 schools that contributed to this study. Their generous support and cooperation made this report possible. In addition, administrators from each of the school districts (Chicago; Charleston, West Virginia; Denver; Los Angeles; New Orleans; and Oklahoma City) provided guidance and help in terms of school selection and contact information. Many individuals outside of ACT provided assistance reviewing draft manuscripts. They include: Elizabeth Cittadine (

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The SuccessNavigator™ assessment is an online, 30 minute self‐assessment of psychosocial and study skills designed for students entering postsecondary education. In addition to providing feedback in areas such as classroom and study behaviors, commitment to educational goals, management of academic stress, and connection to social resources, it is also designed to predict a range of early academic outcomes. By indicating students' likely success, advisors, faculty, and staff can target their interactions with students to increase their likelihood of success. This report outlines evidence of reliability, validity, and fairness to demonstrate the appropriateness of SuccessNavigator for these purposes.

➤ bring together various constituencies (education, industry, professional organizations, community agencies, private funding sources) to help address key issues including enhanced academic standards in science and technology across the K-12 system.