College Readiness

Welcome to the BISD College Readiness website. This site is intended for students, parents and educators who need more information regarding college readiness. Many are beginning to ask “What is college readiness?” and there are many definitions and opinions. College Readiness may mean that a student is:

• Capable of succeeding in an entry level, (non-remedial) credit-bearing course.

• Earns the necessary GPA to move to the next course level.

• Capable of transferring and applying knowledge from one course to another subject or level course.

BUT, college readiness is not just about academics. College readiness also includes the ability of students to:

• Seek and find help when necessary

• Be independent thinkers with a willingness to take risks with ideas

• Be willing to accept criticism and grow from it

• Be willing to work with and be a productive member of groups

• Be cognizant of timelines and deadlines

• Be information literate

• Use technology as a tool rather than a crutch

Students wanting to enter college upon graduation need to visit all of the links included in this site. Valuable information regarding college selection, testing, application, admission and financial aid can be found under the appropriate headings.

Additionally, students might want to find help deciding on a career, so they can make the wisest academic choices while completing high school. The resources found under this link will help you with this task.

And don’t forget to visit your high school counseling center’s website (http://fc.burlesonisd.net/~dbrown/ or http://www.burlesonisd.net/home/?q=high-schools/centennial/counselors ). Scholarship information as well as college ready information is available.

Education is a journey. There may be bumps along the way, but in today’s global job market place it is essential that you continue the learning journey.

Good Luck!