"Academic readiness" refers to a person's preparedness or ability to succeed in an academic setting, such as being mentally and emotionally prepared to learn and perform well in school. Full definition
The parents spend less time with them because of the difficult interactions, which may contribute to low levels of academic readiness at school entry. (emedicine.medscape.com)
The ACT is a standards - based exam that assesses academic readiness for college. (edu.wyoming.gov)
While many programs have traditionally focused on academic readiness, a shift has been building toward an emphasis on social and emotional learning. (npr.org)