The California Community Colleges (CCC) are central to the economic strength and social mobility of California and its residents. They serve the majority of undergraduates in California. Each year, over 2 million students attend one of the 116 community colleges across the state, including the online campus--Cal Bright. Like "Chutes and Ladders" players, California community college students who want to transfer to a four-year college or university are trying to make progress, but one bad roll of the dice can set them back several turns. This executive summary for the report "Chutes or Ladders? Strengthening California Community College Transfer so More Students Earn the Degrees They Seek" highlights how the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) is improving the transfer pathway, as well as possible improvements and room for growth. [For the full report, see ED613728.]