guidance
on the
TRANSITION
TO COLLEGE
QUESTIONS EVERY PARENT SHOULD ASK THEIR STUDENT BEFORE SENDING THEM TO COLLEGE.
the guidance we offer
TRANSITION TO COLLEGE
a parent program
Questions every parents should ask before sending their student to college.
Why are you sending your student to college?
How do you know if they're ready?
How to prepare them for the unspoken challenges?
How to shift your own perspective from worry to hope?
Which college experiences have the greatest impact on a student's development?
Available in-person or virtual.
IDENTITY, VALUES, & COLLEGE READINESS
a student program
Readiness starts with values clarification.
What shapes your identity?
What are your values?
What does being authentic mean?
How will your values influence your decisions?
What challenges might you face in college?
How will you manage your physical and mental well-being?
What support resources are available to you in college?
Available in-person or virtual.
the virtual podium
Eric has worked in higher education as a professional and consultant for over 25 years. While serving as dean, he received national recognition for outstanding service to students. A few years later was recognized again, nationally, for his advocacy for small colleges. He is a featured speaker at national conferences and educational institutions on topics ranging from mental health, legal issues, sexual violence, risk management, board governance, and leadership development. He's served as a trustee on school boards, hospital boards, and national advisory boards on high education.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
College Counselor
This presentation gives parents what they need when they need it. It's both light and heavy.
Parents love the humor and
appreciate the practical advice.
Parent, HS Senior
He talks about sex, consent, alcohol, pornography, and every other frightening part of college—and somehow still makes you laugh and feel more prepared.
Head of School
I wish every parent could hear this presentation. We all need to be reminded when our role is changing, and this advice comes genuinely from someone who cares deeply about students.