How to Prepare for College: What Students & Parents Need to Know (College Transition Tips)

How do you actually prepare for college — beyond grades and test scores?In this live conversation, Laura sits down with college transition educator and author Dr. Andrea Brenner (How to College) to unpack what truly prepares students for the move from high school to college. They discuss the emotional, social, and executive functioning skills students need to succeed during the first year of college — and what parents often underestimate about this transition.This video is for:• Parents preparing a teen for college• High school students getting ready for college life• Families navigating the transition from high school to higher education• Anyone looking for practical college readiness tipsIn this conversation, you’ll learn:• What “college readiness” really means• Why academic success alone doesn’t guarantee a smooth college transition• The independence, decision-making, and self-management skills students need• How parents can better support teens before move-in day• How to prepare emotionally and practically for the first year of collegeAndrea Brenner shares insights from years of working with first-year college students and introduces practical tools for families, including her book How to College and resources designed to help parents and teens have better conversations about college expectations. If you’re looking for real-world advice on preparing for college — for both students and parents — this conversation will help you approach the transition with more clarity and confidence.Special offer for our community: Andrea is offering $25 off registration for her How to College for Parents course. Use code SAVE25.Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-college-for-parents-tickets-1980266858481?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurlEngage with us at Emerging Consulting!⭐ Website - https://emergingconsulting.com/⭐ Join our FREE Parent Community - https://emergingconsulting.circle.so/c/join-here/⭐ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emergingconsulting/⭐ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsaLNkPYRJfp6oPhHoKZpAw⭐ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabarr/⭐ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LauraBarrEd/Are you interested in learning more about our College Consulting services? Tell Us Your Story HERE - https://emergingconsulting.com/contact/