College-Ready Writing w/Dr Bryant

College-Ready Writing w/Dr Bryant Research shows the majority of students entering college are not ready for college-level work. See Less

I help educators & families prepare high schoolers for college success šŸŽ“šŸ™Œ Learn the best strategies for getting teens ready for their next chapterā€”and avoid the most common mistakes, delays + extra costs collegereadywriting.com + drwilliambryant.com The consequences are severe: not enough high school graduates go to college; too many need remediation once they get there; too few graduate.

is dedicated to closing the college-readiness gap by providing more students with effective instruction and authentic assessment. Toward that end, we have created College-Ready Writing Essentials, a flexible online resource designed to help students understand and practice cognitive, social, and personal skills that will be required of them in the college classroom. The module is built around key competencies that research indicates are needed for college success. It's adapted for use by both high schools & colleges (via Canvas), as well as individuals & small groups (via Teachable).

šŸ”„ Looking for a way to feel more confident heading into your teen's first year of college?Here's a quick review of the F...
08/17/2025

šŸ”„ Looking for a way to feel more confident heading into your teen's first year of college?

Here's a quick review of the FOUR best resources to help make this a smooth, less stressful transition ahead.

Everything mentioned here is included in my College Success Jumpstart Kitā€”check it out now! Link in bio.
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07/10/2025

CHAT GPT AND WRITING INSTRUCTIONā€”Part 1: Teaching Rhetorical Analysis in the Age of AI

How I turned ChatGPT into a powerful rhetorical analysis lesson for my first-year college comp students.

Instead of banning AI, I made it the subject of inquiry. Students analyzed media responses to ChatGPT, evaluated real arguments, and grappled with deep questions about authorship, critical thinking, and academic integrity.

šŸ§  Learn:
ā€¢ How to teach rhetorical analysis through AI
ā€¢ Why students are ready for these conversations
ā€¢ How to keep writing instruction relevant in the age of AI

Watch Part 1 of my YouTube series hereā€”and hopefully get inspired to reframe AI less as a threat, and more as a teachable moment.

šŸ”— Full YouTube version + Part 2 coming soonā€”link in first comment!

06/23/2025

Why Writing Is the #1 Skill Linked to Student Successā€”No Matter Your Major āœļøšŸŽ“

Think writing only matters in English class? Think again.

ļæ½Here are 2 big reasons why building strong writing skills sets students up for lifelong success:

1ļøāƒ£ Itā€™s the #1 academic skill linked to college successā€”across all majors.

ļæ½2ļøāƒ£ Itā€™s one of the top qualities employers look for when hiring college grads.

But why? Because good writing shows that you can:

ā€¢ Research and synthesize complex ideas

ā€¢ Think critically and creatively

ā€¢ Communicate clearly and persuasively

šŸ’” Writing isnā€™t just a school assignment. Itā€™s a life skillā€”for education, the workplace, and civic life.

Watch this quick video to learn more about why writing is a tool of empowerment, not just a task to complete.

06/22/2025

Why Are So Many Students Not Ready for College-Level Writing? šŸŽ“āœļø

Itā€™s not about blameā€”definitely not on high school teachers. Instead, itā€™s about a big communication gap between how writing is taught in high school vs. college.

šŸ‘‰ In high school, students mostly write short answers and formulaic essays like the five-paragraph essay. They rarely get to choose topics that truly matter to them or dive into multi-page research papers.

šŸ‘‰ In college, students are immediately expected to research, find their own voice, and write deeply on topics they care aboutā€”no formulas, just authentic academic writing.

Why this mis-alignment?

ā€¢ High schools must cover lots of state standards quickly.

ā€¢ Testing focuses on timed writing exercises, prepping students for accountability testsā€”not authentic writing.

ā€¢ The philosophy of teaching writing shifts from cognitive skills in high school to a sociocultural approach in college, where studentsā€™ identities and cultures play a big role.

This gap explains a lot about why students feel unprepared when they enter college.

šŸ’¬ What differences have you seen between high school and college writing? Drop your thoughts below!

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