CCMR (College, Career, and Military Readiness) ensures that students are fully prepared for life after high school, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or join the military. The College Ready component of CCMR focuses on equipping students with the necessary academic skills and knowledge to succeed in college without the need for remedial courses.

The students will need to meet one of the following requirements to be considered College Ready:

1. Advanced Coursework:

   • Advanced Placement (AP): Successfully completing AP courses and earning qualifying scores of 3 or higher on the corresponding exams can demonstrate college readiness. These courses simulate the rigor of college classes and may also earn students college credit.

   • Dual Credit Courses: Taking and passing 9 hours on any subject or 3 hours of math/English in dual credit courses, where students earn both high school and college credit, is another way to meet college readiness requirements.

   • Associate's Degree:  Earn an Associate’s Degree by the time of high school graduation. This typically involves completing a set number of college credit hours, often through the Early College High School.

   • OnRamps: OnRamps is an innovative dual enrollment program offered by The University of Texas at Austin. Through OnRamps, students can take college-level courses taught by high school instructors in partnership with UT Austin faculty. These courses provide students the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit. 

2. TSI Readiness:

   • Texas Success Initiative (TSI): Students must meet TSI standards in math, reading, and writing to enroll in college-level courses at Texas public colleges and universities. Students can demonstrate TSI readiness by achieving the required scores on the TSI Assessment or by meeting exemption criteria through SAT/ACT scores or successful completion of college-level coursework in high school.

   • College Prep Class:  Successfully complete a College Preparatory Course in English Language Arts or Mathematics, which is designed to help students meet college readiness standards, particularly if they have not met the minimum scores on the TSIA2.  

By meeting these requirements, students are considered "college-ready" under the CCMR framework, meaning they have the academic preparation and skills necessary to succeed in college-level courses without needing remediation. This readiness ensures a smoother transition to higher education and increases the likelihood of successful college completion.