Real Talk on College Readiness: Insights from 2025 UWorld Cares Grant Winners

How ready are today’s students for college? In this powerful roundtable discussion, the 2025 UWorld Cares grant winners—leaders from non-profits working with underrepresented communities—share real-world insights about the challenges, hopes, and systemic barriers their students face in the journey to college and career success.
💡 Key Topics Covered:
Are students shifting away from college toward careers or trades?


The biggest barriers facing college-bound students today


How educators are closing learning gaps and accelerating readiness


The impact of budget cuts on schools and nonprofits


Actionable advice for students, parents, and schools


What partners like UWorld can do to help


Whether you’re a teacher, counselor, administrator, or education advocate, this candid conversation will inform and inspire your efforts to support every student’s postsecondary journey.
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00:00 - Intro
03:10 - ACT/SAT Trends
11:06 - Are the students you serve still interested in going to college?
19:15 - For the college-bound students you serve, what is the biggest barriers standing in their way?
24:00 - Do you feel students are leaving high school truly ready for college-level expectations?
29:27 - What role does your organization play in working to close learning gaps?
38:43 - Can you describe a partnership with a school or district that's helped improve college readiness outcomes?
43:01 - How are recent federal or state budget cuts affecting your students or organization?