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Find Out If You’re Ready for College Success

Welcome to The Readiness for Change Institute!

Take a quick readiness assessment to see where you stand in academic habits, motivation, time management, and support needs.


Takes 8 minutes. Get next-step guidance.

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Students Beginning College

Turn Apprehension into Confidence


6 in 10 College students fail to finish in four years

Built for students, families, advisors, and programs that want clearer insight before the semester begins.


College readiness is about more than admission. Students also need the habits, confidence, and support systems that help them pe

Access The Program

Program cost is $297 with payment plans as low as $36 per month Available in English and Spanish

Why this program matters?

Identify Strengths

Spot risk areas before they become barriers.

Spot risk areas before they become barriers.

See where you already feel prepared so you can build from a position of confidence.

Spot risk areas before they become barriers.

Spot risk areas before they become barriers.

Spot risk areas before they become barriers.

Uncover gaps in time management, academic habits, or self-direction that may affect your transition into higher education.

Get useful next steps.

Spot risk areas before they become barriers.

Get useful next steps.

Move beyond a score with practical guidance you can use for advising, planning, or student support conversations.

See How the Process Works

Welcome to The Readiness for Change Institute!

Created by Dr. Carey Dukes, current university professor and founder of the Readiness for Change Institute.  


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What it measures

What the program looks at

The Higher Ed Ready program is designed to help students reflect on the factors that shape college success, especially in independent or online learning environments. It focuses on fit, self-management, and the skills needed to succeed in postsecondary learning.

  • Academic habits and study discipline.
  • Time management and organization.
  • Motivation and follow-through.
  • Confidence with independent learning.
  • Awareness of support needs and help-seeking.

Program Details

TESTIMONIALS

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Why readiness matters


   

  • 6-10 college students fail to complete their degree in four years
  • 22% of students leave their first choice college after 1 year
  • Students 
  • 30-50% of students lose their academic scholarships within the first year
  • Lack of Readiness cost costs students and their parents millions each year.
         

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Who is this page for?

  • High school students preparing for college.
  • First-year and incoming students.
  • Adult learners returning to school.
  • Online learners evaluating fit and readiness

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at Info@therci.net if you cannot find an answer to your question.

It begins with a short free readiness check that helps students understand how prepared they are for college expectations, including habits, motivation, and time management. If gaps are determined the option to fill those gaps are provided.

Most visitors can finish the free assessment in just a few minutes, making it easy to start without a big time commitment. If additional help is needed the program usually takes 2-3 weeks to complete.

It’s designed for prospective students, first-year students, adult learners returning to school, and advisors or programs supporting student success.

You’ll get a readiness snapshot and next-step guidance you can use to plan, improve, or discuss support options.

During the first four weeks of the semester, students will be granted access to a members only online portal to work with University professors to help them through the critical fist four weeks of college.

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