Not every student is college bound, but there are two ways we can predict whether a student will attend a two or four year college. The most accurate indication is actually a standardized test — the PSAT. This “practice” SAT is typically taken in the student’s junior year, but more and more students are taking it in the fall of their freshman and sophomore years, too. Students with scores of 650 or better on the math or verbal section of the PSAT are highly sought after by college recruiters. These kids will begin to receive many emails, brochures, and other recruiting material.
The second best indicator of whether a child will go to college is one we’ve known of for quite some time; it’s whether his or her mother or father has a college degree. These parents have the expectation that their children will also go on to college.
Once off at college, students experience a huge transition. What can you do as a parent to help? Here at Educational Connections we’ve posted a free webinar for parents entitled The Transition Years: The Big College Move. Educational consultant and former member of the University of Michigan Board of Admissions, Brie Jeweler-Bentz joins us to discuss the transition between high school and college.
Watch the video here! Topics covered include:
- What parents can do to help with the transition
- Structural and academic changes students face
- How to take advantage of a school’s resources
- Knowing your child and communicating effectively
Leave a comment to let us know what you think, and be sure to visit https://ectutoring.com/services/webinars/ to register for our next free webinar.