Episode 25: A Successful Transition To College For Students And Parents

Episode SummaryThe college deposit has been made and high school graduation celebrations have begun and now it’s time to think about your first year in college! This final episode in our series on the essentials of the college search and application process is devoted to making a successful transition from high school to college - for both students and parents.We begin with a check list of summer to-do’s for students, including, most importantly, signing up for the earliest orientation session available to you. Remember to send official test scores (if you reported them) as well as your final academic transcript. Consider getting a job for the summer if you haven’t had one yet because this prior work experience will be helpful for campus opportunities later.Think about your game plan for the first year of college with some intentionality. We talk about some ideas for finding your people, places and support. Understand that some days will not be perfect in your first few months. Try to give yourself time for the adjustment and look for ways to add routine to your days and weeks, beyond your course schedule.In our second half we talk about tips for parents as their child leaves for college. Consider the three major legal documents to have once your child is 18 years old. Apart from the legalities, it is probably  most important to agree on a communication plan and to have clear expectations for college expenses. We hope that when your child returns home for their first big break that you have moved positively into this next phase of your relationship…even if they still leave their laundry on the floor. Good luck to all of our listener students and parents! Time Stamps:00:42  College Transition Tips For Students: Our checklists for the summer and reminders for handling the ups and downs of the first semester of college.21:22 “Stump the IEC (Independent Educational Consultant)”  In our last quiz segment Katelyn gives Whitney some rapid-fire questions about college search advice.26:08 College Transition Tips For Parents: We discuss legal documents to consider, communication plans with your child, and agreements around college expenses. More Than A Transcript © is a production of Whitney Bruce College Consulting and College Options, LLC. It is supported by Susan Lanigan and Katie Bruce, with artwork by Heidi Rehbock and original music by Will Morrow.Visit our website at www.morethanatranscript.com for resources or to ask questions.Thanks for listening!