College can be a scary and foreign environment or it can be the best years of your child's life. So what makes the difference between students who struggle in college and those who thrive? Beyond academics, college preparation is about preparedness and mental toughness . It's about maturity and "street smarts." This book is designed to help you and your child test their skills in both areas and address areas where they are lacking. Yes, maturity and toughness can be taught! With backgrounds in business, coaching and parenting, we know firsthand what basic skills children need to master before entering the college world. We have outlined those here for you in a simple, step-by-step plan to make sure your child is prepared not only academically for the challenges of college, but also socially, mentally, and emotionally.
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