Wed, Jun 4, 2025 11:30 AM

Congratulations, all of your student’s hard work has paid off as they complete their high school education and get ready to launch into the next phase of their life. This could be college, going to a vocational school, joining the military, starting an apprenticeship program, or jumping right into the work force.  No matter what they decide to do – I am sure you are super proud of them and their accomplishments!

For those of you whose students are still in school for a few more days or weeks, it is important to know that colleges look at grades up until the END of senior year, so encourage your student to finish strong because that final transcript can make a difference.

Be sure to enjoy this important chapter of life because it can be hard as you let your kids transition into adulthood. If they will be heading off to college in the fall, now is a great time to spend as much quality time with your graduate as possible. Encourage your senior to take some time off this summer to enjoy life while also helping them prepare for college. Gather a list of items they will need to bring to campus, finalize dorm and meal plan details, pick fall semester classes, and join college Instagram and Facebook groups so they can get to know some of their future college peers and maybe even their roommate.

If you have a high school freshman, sophomore, or junior, summer break is a great time to encourage your daughter or son to stop and take some time to do some brainstorming about what they might want to do in the future, where they may want to attend college, or what they might want to study. Use the summer months to schedule an in-person of your student’s top colleges. While you won’t be able to see the student body and how they interact at this time of year, it is still a great time to visit college campuses because your student should have some free time and hopefully mom and dad have some available vacation time. Summer is also perfect for adding volunteer opportunities and work experience to your student’s high school resume. Every item counts and it is much easier to build a terrific resume early versus scrambling at the very end trying to fill in their shortcomings. Help them be proactive now so they can reap the rewards in the future!

Need some help navigating your way through the college process or motivating your student to take action? Schedule a FREE 30-minute Discovery Zoom Meeting with me today to learn how I can help guide you and your family through this exciting but sometimes stressful process.  Make it a great day!

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