DAACS

Rethinking College Readiness

In the past, newly enrolled college students had little reliable information about their readiness for college-level academic work. DAACS addresses this problem by providing students with detailed information and feedback on their preparation for college, as well as resources for shoring it up. By using DAACS, students can build needed skills in areas of self-regulated learning, writing, reading, and mathematics while enrolled in courses that lead to the completion of their degrees.

Focusing on the Whole Student

Current research suggests that self-regulated learning, mindset, and motivation are better predictors of college success than traditional placement or entrance exams. DAACS places emphasis on these areas and provides students with concrete strategies for becoming a more successful college student.

Predictive Analytics

Data provided by DAACS has been shown to increase the efficacy of predictive analytic models. These data not only help institutions identify their most academically at-risk students, but also provide specific information as to how they are at risk. With this information, more targeted interventions can be developed that better serve students’ needs.

Student Testimonials

This DAACS exercise was extremely introspective and helped with recognition for areas of improvement and continued success. With this new perspective, I welcome the challenge of building these tasks into my learning process.

UAlbany Student
Honestly, I feel that the DAACS assessment was very accurate and I’m actually really glad I took it.

UMGC Student
I believe that the SRL survey has changed my overall opinion on surveys. The specificity of the results and the insight on the feedback provided allows me to see the value in taking this survey.

SPS Student
If I wasn’t able to use DAACS last semester, I doubt I would have been able to recover my positive mindset, motivation, and studying patterns as much as I did in the latter half of the semester. I’m still continuing these strategies to this day.

Lehman Student

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From our blog

DAACS Awarded Top Diagnostic College Readiness Assessment Platform

By DAACS on August 1, 2026

Diagnostic Assessment and Achievement of College Skills (DAACS) has been recognized by Education Technology Insights Magazine as the exclusive recipient of “Top Diagnostic College Readiness Assessment Platform 2026,” based on our proprietary methodology, reflecting its position in the industry, and is also named among “Top Software Companies,” reflecting its broader leadership. This profile has been developed by the Education Technology Insights research and editorial team based on insights from an interview with Jason Bryer, Founder.

DAACS at 2026 AERA

By DAACS on April 1, 2026

The DAACS team presents at AERA and NCME

Special k - The Science (or Art) of Determining the Optimal k in Cluster Analysis

By Jason Bryer on March 10, 2026

Dr. Bryer Discusses DAACS on Special k The Science (or Art) of Determining the Optimal k in Cluster Analysis

A Comparison of College Readiness among Adult and Traditional-Age College Students

By DAACS on January 16, 2026

This dissertation provides a comprehensive validity investigation of the DAACS Reading and Mathematics assessments to ensure that college readiness comparisons between adult learners (age 24+) and traditional-age students rest on psychometrically sound measurement. Accordingly, the dissertation emphasized the collection of internal structure validity evidence for DAACS mathematics and reading assessments.