Implement Are You Ready for College in Your Course.
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Are You Ready for College is designed to give students the foundational academic tools they need to succeed from the first day of class. Faculty can assign the program alongside their coursework to help students strengthen the academic habits, learning strategies, and confidence needed to thrive in college.
Why Faculty Use Are You Ready for College
Every semester professors encounter the same challenges:
• Students who don’t know how to study
• Weak writing and research skills
• Poor time management
• Difficulty understanding academic expectations
• Lack of confidence or persistence
While faculty are hired to teach their disciplines, many find themselves spending valuable time helping students develop the foundational skills needed to succeed in college.
Are You Ready for College provides those foundational tools so students can better engage with your course material.
What Students Learn
Students gain access to practical modules designed to strengthen the habits and strategies required for academic success.
Topics may include:
• Study strategies
• Time management and organization
• Academic reading and note-taking
• Writing and research fundamentals
• Professional communication
• Resilience and persistence in college
These tools help students become more confident, capable learners.
Adopt
Integrate
Access
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Faculty can adopt Are You Ready for College and related learning labs through their campus bookstore or course materials platform.
Professors can adopt their institution’s AIP system
Programs currently available include:
Are You Ready for College - ISBN - 978-1-7353539-2-
Are You Ready for College Research - ISBN - 978-1-7353539-7-5
Faculty interested in adopting one of these programs for their course may work with their campus bookstore or contact our team for assistance.
Need adoption information for other programs or ISBN numbers?
Email us at:
faculty@areyoureadyforcollege.com
We will provide the most current adoption information and help coordinate with your bookstore if needed.
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Faculty may integrate Are You Ready for College in a variety of ways depending on their course design.
Many instructors choose to integrate the program directly into their Learning Management System.
Modules are available for download through Canvas Course Commons.
To ensure you receive the most current version of the modules, you may also request them directly from our team.
📧 faculty@areyoureadyforcollege.com
Our team will provide the latest module package and instructions for integration.
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Students access the program through the Ruby Tree Learning platform.
Please share the following instructions with your students.
Student Access Instructions
Creating an Account
Follow the instructions below to create an account with Ruby Tree Learning and access the Are You Ready for College program.
Click the Sign Up button in the upper right-hand corner of the homepage.
Use your school-issued email address to create an account.
Create a password.
Check your email for a confirmation message from Ruby Tree Publishing and verify your account.
Accessing Your Course
After creating your Ruby Tree Learning account:
Log in to your account at
Navigate to the My Courses or Dashboard section.
Enter your course access code in the Coupon Code or Enroll section if prompted.
Once the code is accepted, the Are You Ready for College course will appear in your course dashboard.
Click the course title to begin the program.
Bookstore Access Codes
If you purchased an access code through your bookstore, enter the code during the enrollment process.
If you are participating in a Book Bundle or Inclusive Access program and did not receive an access code, contact your school’s bookstore for assistance.
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Bookstore Adoption
Faculty may adopt Are You Ready for College through their campus bookstore just like other course materials.
Our team can assist with:
• providing ISBN information
• coordinating with bookstore representatives
• setting up course materials for your classFor adoption assistance, contact:
faculty@areyoureadyforcollege.com
Student Access Codes
Students who purchase access through the bookstore will receive an access code.
Students can redeem their access code when creating their account at:
Instructions for account setup and code redemption are provided in the Student Access section above.
Inclusive Access / Book Bundle Programs
Some institutions distribute Are You Ready for College through inclusive access or book bundle programs.
If students do not receive an access code through their bookstore, they should contact their bookstore customer care team for assistance.
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We handle technical support.
If you need technical assistance with the Ruby Tree Learning platform, please contact:
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Faculty who would like help adopting or integrating the program may contact:
📧 faculty@areyoureadyforcollege.com
Our team is happy to assist with:
• adoption information
• LMS integration
• course setup
• institutional partnerships
Courseware Designed with You in Mind
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Are You Ready for College Lab
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Are You Ready for College Research Lab
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Are You Ready for College for ESL Students
Flexible Implementation Options
Faculty may implement the program in several ways:
• Assign selected modules as supplemental learning
• Integrate the program into a first-year experience course
• Use it as a support tool for developmental or gateway courses
• Recommend it to students who need additional academic support
The platform is designed to support students without adding significant workload for faculty.
Access for Faculty
Faculty interested in implementing Are You Ready for College may request access to the program.
Our team will provide information about:
• Faculty access
• Student enrollment options
• Institutional partnerships
• Opportunities to join the Collaborators Community
Used by Educators Across Multiple Institutions
Request Faculty Access
If you are interested in using Are You Ready for College with your students, we invite you to request faculty access..