How to Transition from High School to College

The freshman myth results in disenchantment when new college students' academic, social, and personal expectations are not met after arriving at college.
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One of the strongest memories I have from the summer before I left for college was cleaning out a closet full of about a decade's worth of accumulated junk. I think it took me the better part of a week to sort through an impressive array of stuffed animals, various trophies of participation given to all of the equally untalented athletes on my various elementary school teams, and every greeting card I'd ever been given (I may or may not be a hoarder, jury's still out).
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Central College Advice to Parents, containing information on ways to talk to your student about transitioning from high school to college and how to manage all of their stress

The value of a college degree is well documented. College graduates earn at least 60% more than high school graduates. Beyond the economic value, college graduates show higher rates of civic participation, engage in volunteer work and even have a much higher likelihood of being “happy,” according to a 2005 survey by the Pew Research ...