A High School Parent's Guide to College Success: 12 Essentials

by Amy Baldwin, Brian Tietje

Overview

A High School Parent's Guide to College Success: 12 Essentials provides parents with the information and tools to get their student ready for the challenges and opportunities that college will offer. It is written for parents by educators who are also parents of high school and college students. We break down the basic skills and habits that are needed for students to start strong; we provide strategies for parents to help their students develop those skills and habits; and we provide the inside track for being successful in college and after graduation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781629671154
Publisher:	Amy G. Baldwin
Publication date:	09/21/2017
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.46(d)

Table of Contents

Dedication

Acknowledgements

About the Authors

Introduction

Chapter 1: Successful students discover their purpose

Chapter 2: Successful students learn how to learn

Chapter 3: Successful students know effort matters most

Chapter 4: Successful students think critically

Chapter 5: Successful students embrace failure

Chapter 6 : Successful students build relationships

Chapter 7: Successful students ask for help

Chapter 8: Successful students help others

Chapter 9: Successful students manage time

Chapter 10: Successful students invest in their health

Chapter 11: Successful students manage their money

Chapter 12: Successful students harness technology

Editorial Reviews

"We have a high school senior who is now applying and getting ready for college. Amy Baldwin and Brian Tietje's book will be essential for our daughter, for parents, and for parents and prospective college students everywhere. It focuses clearly and practically on all the really big issues young adults need to know about if they want to succeed in college, and the authors provide valuable tips and guiding questions, real-life student scenarios that so many parents will immediately recognize, and resources, like recommended readings, that will all parents to really help their students when they need it most. We will be discussing these helpful ideas with our daughter vigorously and often--they should help her immensely as she embarks on the great adventure that is a college education."--Paul Smith, educational publisher and parent

"Whether you are an adult responsible for the care of a college-bound student or a student preparing for life after high school, the wisdom conveyed in this book is worthy of your time. Baldwin and Tietje do a phenomenal job of weaving together stories that highlight expectations, anxieties and various emotions associated with moving into adulthood. This book not only provides a wealth of practical tips and advice for you and your student, but also an annotated list of resources for a deeper dive into a variety of related topics. Straightforward yet stylistically engaging, a core message delivered by this little gem is that self-awareness, self-efficacy and a growth mindset are key ingredients to a successful journey - a message for anyone in college and beyond!"--Sande Johnson, project manager and parent

"Reading the table of contents let me know that this could be a valuable book; reading the book itself let me know that this is an invaluable resource. As a college planner and former college instructor, I know how important it is for students to be ready for college--not just academically, but socially and personally as well. Two of my own children were academic all stars--National Merit Scholars and test-taking masters--but socially unprepared for college. It was no surprise that they dropped out. I wish I'd had this book back then!" -Donna Hill, Owner, My Class 101--Little Rock, Benton, and Bryant and parent

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