College readiness is more than content knowledge and encompasses metacognitive skills, communication skills, learning strategies, and transitional knowledge. Efforts exist to improve college readiness in individuals interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM). This talk explores how internal and external educational experiences promote college readiness in this population. Presented by Kyeodra Kemp, Ph.D., OUWB School of Medicine, at the 2024 OU Teaching and Learning Symposium.