Top Students, Too, Aren't Always Ready for College.

READINESS for school research; COLLEGE freshmen; ACADEMIC achievement; ACADEMIC ability; ENGAGEMENT (Philosophy); TEACHER attitudes

The author reflects on the lack college readiness among incoming students, especially those with histories of academic success. She discusses research indicating that academic ability can be diminished by school experience rather than developed, noting that focus on low-achieving students has ignored such issues in those with higher levels of academic achievement. In response, she suggests that educators focus on engaging students with academic ability rather than assuming their future success.