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Segue to College is a blog designed to help students transition from high school to college.

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  • Dear College Freshman
  • Dear High School Graduate
  • Dear Parent

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  • Grades 98
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  • First Semester 54
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  • Studying Tips 30
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  • Second semester 25
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  • Sara Pennington 268
  • Jessica Matzko 1
  • Ryan Meers 1
  • Jessica Smith 1
  • Katie Azevedo 1
  • Charlie 1
Segue to College
Helping students transition from high school to college
13 Freshman Orientation Questions Parents Should Ask
Jul 4

Jul 4 13 Freshman Orientation Questions Parents Should Ask

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Freshmen orientation is here! What questions should parents be asking? View these 13 questions that parents should ask or have their college-student-to-be ask.

10 Tips to Make the Most of Freshman Orientation
Jul 1

Jul 1 10 Tips to Make the Most of Freshman Orientation

Jessica T. Smith, PhD
Dear High School Graduate

How can you prepare for your first college student orientation? Dr. Jessica Smith shares 10 practical tips that will help you make the most of your orientation experience.

11 College Buys Parents May Need to Help With
Jun 26

Jun 26 11 College Buys Parents May Need to Help With

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

What does your new college student need for college? These items are ones your child may not be sure about purchasing. Help them prepare for college with these 11 college buys!

14 College Dorm Items You Will Regret Not Buying
Jun 24

Jun 24 14 College Dorm Items You Will Regret Not Buying

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate

What are the must-have items for college? You will not want to arrive to college without these items. Start college with no regrets and these 14 things!

Parents Are People Too
Jun 19

Jun 19 Parents Are People Too

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

You are a person too! Who knew? Your high school graduate may be just realizing that you are a person and a parent. How can you transition into this new stage of your parent-child relationship?

Why There’s No Such Thing As Free Time
Jun 17

Jun 17 Why There’s No Such Thing As Free Time

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate

Your summer break isn’t full of free time. Why? Free time doesn’t exist. Using your time well is an important skill you can develop before college!

10 Things Your Graduate Should Know Before College
Jun 12

Jun 12 10 Things Your Graduate Should Know Before College

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Does your high school graduate know these 10 things? Help your child and give yourself peace of mind by preparing for college this summer!

11 Things You Should Know How To Do Before Going to College
Jun 10

Jun 10 11 Things You Should Know How To Do Before Going to College

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate

Do you know how to do these 11 things? Knowing how to do these things before attending college will help you start ahead from others. Prepare for college by mastering these 11 skills!

Helping Your High School Graduate Without Hovering
Jun 5

Jun 5 Helping Your High School Graduate Without Hovering

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

How much help is too much help? As a parent, finding the balance between offering help and hovering can be difficult. Learn how you can avoid hovering in these 3 areas!

4 Realizations You Have After Graduating From High School
Jun 3

Jun 3 4 Realizations You Have After Graduating From High School

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate

Feeling a mix of emotions about graduating from high school? Every high school graduate realizes these 4 things after graduation.

Being, Not Doing: How to Focus on What You Want Your High School Graduate to Become
May 29

May 29 Being, Not Doing: How to Focus on What You Want Your High School Graduate to Become

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

How can you shift your focus from doing to being? Help your high school graduate become these 5 things this summer with these insights!

Lies High School Graduates Believe, Pt. 2
May 27

May 27 Lies High School Graduates Believe, Pt. 2

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate

Are you lying to yourself? Refuse to let these 4 other lies penetrate your thinking. Prepare for college by combating these easily-believed lies!

4 Worries Every High School Graduate's Parent Experiences
May 22

May 22 4 Worries Every High School Graduate's Parent Experiences

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Are you the only parent with these worries? These 4 worries distress other parents of high school graduates too. Learn how you can conquer them with these tips!

Lies High School Graduates Believe
May 20

May 20 Lies High School Graduates Believe

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate

Congratulations! You’re graduating from high school, and you’re headed for college. Start your journey to college on the right foot by combatting these 6 lies.

The Complete Guide to Your Freshman Year of College Book Release
May 14

May 14 The Complete Guide to Your Freshman Year of College Book Release

Sara Pennington

How can you help a high school graduate prepare for college? This book provides tips to guide college freshmen through the tricky parts of college life and academics.

How This High School Graduation Present Truly Helps Graduates
May 13

May 13 How This High School Graduation Present Truly Helps Graduates

Sara Pennington

Finding the right high school graduation present can be incredibly tricky! This present helps prepare graduates for their freshman year of college. Click to read more!

How to Prepare for Your Freshman Coming Home for Summer Break
May 8

May 8 How to Prepare for Your Freshman Coming Home for Summer Break

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Your freshman is coming home for summer break. How can you prepare for the return? Remember these 4 things about your freshman’s return home.

How to Pack for Your First College Summer Break
May 6

May 6 How to Pack for Your First College Summer Break

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Summer break is almost here! How can college freshmen prepare to go home without stressing out? Take the panic out of the packing process with these three tips.

Why College Parents Should Stop Stressing About GPAs
May 1

May 1 Why College Parents Should Stop Stressing About GPAs

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Do college GPAs matter? You college freshman’s GPA is not as high as you would like. Learn about 4 reasons you should refuse to stress about his or her grades.

4 Best Studying Spots for College Finals
Apr 29

Apr 29 4 Best Studying Spots for College Finals

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Where are the best studying spots? The secret to doing well on college finals is preparing well. Use these 4 not-so-secret study spots to dominate your college finals!

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