Praise for College Ready
’A book that needed to be written; the whole family needs support for a successful transition to college. Let the national experts on parent and family engagement in higher education guide your family’s transition.’-Jodi Dworkin Ph.D., Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota
’The transition to college isn’t just about your student. This step-by-step guide offers tips for a successful first year for the whole family.’-Marjorie Savage, author of You’re on Your Own (But I’m Here If You Need Me): Mentoring Your Child During the College Years
’This book provides families with proven tools to set expectations from a myriad of perspectives across all facets of the transition from high school to college with amazing detail.’-R. Yee, parent of three UCLA students and graduates
The first year of college is full of excitement and uncertainty for students and parents.
The 2023 college experience will be different from anything a parent might have experienced themselves, or anything they have experienced with other children, as each college student’s journey is unique. Sending a student to college can change your family dynamics, your household structure, and the way you spend your time and money. And there are additional unknowns as students begin college in 2023. Incoming college students have experienced academic disruption with COVID-19 and may not fully understand how to manage their time, and the study skills needed for college-level work.
Parental support of students means even more today.
College Ready 2023 provides practical guidance on what should be done during the summer, during drop-off, and the entire academic year.
College Ready 2023 addresses topics that parents think most about. Chapters provide expert guidance on top-of-mind concerns including packing, money, staying connected, promoting responsible independence, and supporting academic success.
College Ready 2023 is action-oriented and includes a Glossary of commonly used college terms and Checklists so you don’t forget anything and don’t do things you shouldn’t!
And the book is full of ideas on how to start those tough, but very much needed, conversations. Not only will having these conversations assist you in your college preparations, but they will also open new lines of communication that can continue during the school year.
College Ready 2023 is edited by Chelsea Petree, Ph.D., who is the Director of Parent and Family Programs at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Each contributor to College Ready 2023 is a current or former college administrator who has worked extensively with parents and families of students. They are all members of AHEPPP: Family Engagement in Higher Education, the only professional association in the world dedicated to parent/family involvement in the college experience. These contributors are experts in the field overall and in the chapters they penned.
College Ready 2023 is for parents, family members, caregivers, siblings, mentors, and any supporters of a soon-to-be college student.
Innehållsförteckning
Table of Contents
Contributors
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: We’ve picked a school; now what?
How to get through the next few steps
Chapter 2: How do we make the most of the summer before college?
How to balance family and student expectations
Chapter 3: Will I be able to see my student’s information?
How to balance student privacy and your need for access
Chapter 4: How can I help my student succeed in class?
How to support your student academically
Chapter 5: What will this cost, and who’s paying?
How to navigate the bill and financial decisions
Chapter 6: How can I help my student stay healthy?
How to prepare for physical and mental wellness
Chapter 7: What if my student will be living at home?
How to support commuter and remote students
Chapter 8: What makes the first-generation experience unique?
How to navigate myths and barriers
Chapter 9: Is my student ready to adult?
How to prepare your student for college responsibilities
Chapter 10: How can I say this…?
How to initiate difficult conversations
Chapter 11: How much stuff will fit in a dorm room?
How to pack and prepare for college life
Chapter 12: What if I cry while saying goodbye?
How to move your student in and say goodbye
Chapter 13: What if something goes wrong?
How to respond to personal or campus-wide emergencies
Chapter 14: What if my student doesn’t need me now?
How to show support during the first semester
Chapter 15: How much laundry did you bring?
How to plan for the first visit home
Chapter 16: Is my student sophomore ready?
How to make sure you are thinking ahead while enjoying this year
Conclusion
Appendix 1: Glossary of Common Terms
Appendix 2: Checklists
Appendix 3: Packing List