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 šš Learn the best strategies for getting teens ready for their next chapterāand 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.
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08/17/2025
š„ 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 Kitācheck it out now! Link in bio.
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08/05/2025
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CHAT GPT AND WRITING INSTRUCTIONāPart 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.
š§ 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 hereāand hopefully get inspired to reframe AI less as a threat, and more as a teachable moment.
š Full YouTube version + Part 2 coming soonālink in first comment!
Why Writing Is the #1 Skill Linked to Student SuccessāNo Matter Your Major āļøš
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:
1ļøā£ Itās the #1 academic skill linked to college successāacross all majors.
ļæ½2ļøā£ Itās 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
š” Writing isnāt just a school assignment. Itās a life skillāfor 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.
Why Are So Many Students Not Ready for College-Level Writing? šāļø
Itās not about blameādefinitely not on high school teachers. Instead, itās about a big communication gap between how writing is taught in high school vs. college.
š 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.
š In college, students are immediately expected to research, find their own voice, and write deeply on topics they care aboutāno 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 testsānot 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.
š¬ What differences have you seen between high school and college writing? Drop your thoughts below!