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High School Transition to College: A Parent’s Guide

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The post High School Transition to College: A Parent’s Guide appeared first on Road2College. I remember the initial relief I felt after we placed the college deposit for our daughter, and the rush of.

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Navigating the Teenage College Planning Emotional Landscape: The Key to Effective Communication 

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Transitioning from high school to college is a monumental step in a young person’s life. This transition is marked by a whirlwind of emotions, including excitement, anticipation, and a healthy dose of stress and fear for many. They set high expectations for themselves, both academically and socially.

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190 Good Transition Words for Essays

College Transitions

Essay writing consists of two primary procedures: coming up with the content we want to include and structuring that content. These procedures might take place in either order or they could occur simultaneously. When writing an essay it is important to think about the ways that content and structure complement one another.

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Six Key Strategies for Onboarding New Families at Your Private School

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Primarily, your goal is to ease the stress and anxiety for new families transitioning to your school. This mentorship can facilitate a smoother transition, providing new families with a go-to resource for questions about the school’s programs, events, and traditions. This is crucial for several reasons.

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What NOT to Say to Your Teen When They’re Home from College

Grown & Flown

The first statement is very hurtful to a student who may be trying as hard as they can but having trouble with the academic transition from high school to college. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.” It’s easy to assume they aren’t putting in the effort, but college classes can be challenging.

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The Student Aid Index: Shifting Our Thinking on Financial Aid Eligibility

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Our colleagues have expressed worries about this since the announcement, and as the change approaches, we are hearing a lot of anxiety from colleges and universities about the transition to SAI. The change to prior-prior year caused much concern nearly a decade ago, yet we successfully handled that transition. We are also here to help.

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8 Effective Retention Strategies for your School

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Through transition grade-level meetings, events, webinars, and step-up days, you can reinforce the value of their continued enrollment. Mount Paran Christian School has implemented an annual Encounter Week to intentionally focus on retention from 8 th to 9 th grade.

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