Strong grades and test scores may open doors, but they don’t guarantee success once students arrive in college, training programs, or the workforce. Too often, young people graduate without the critical thinking, adaptability, and problem-solving skills needed to thrive.
Our latest NFTE Nexus Policy Brief, Beyond Test Scores: How Entrepreneurship Education Equips Students for Postsecondary Success, examines this disconnect and highlights how entrepreneurship education offers a more holistic and equitable model of readiness.
This brief explores how entrepreneurship education nurtures confidence, creativity, and resilience while equipping students with durable skills valued by colleges and employers alike. Through research, practitioner insights, and NFTE student stories, this brief shows how entrepreneurship education prepares young people not just to gain admission—but to persist and succeed in their chosen paths.