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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
  • Parenting 98
  • College courses 92
  • College life 85
  • College experience 73
  • Classes 71
  • Communication 71
  • Stress 71
  • Responsibility 70
  • Success 69
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  • First Semester 54
  • Independence 53
  • College professors 52
  • Friendships 48
  • GPA 48
  • High School Graduate 45
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  • Learning 33
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  • First Month 32
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  • College major 31
  • Dorms 31
  • Finances 31
  • Going home 30
  • Loneliness 30
  • Studying Tips 30
  • Break 28
  • COVID-19 28
  • Productivity 27
  • Organize 25
  • Second semester 25
  • End of Semester 24
  • Family 23
  • Mistakes 21
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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
How Reminders Harm Your Relationship With Your Freshman
Dec 5

Dec 5 How Reminders Harm Your Relationship With Your Freshman

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

If you don’t remind your freshman, she might forget. Your texts and calls are all signs that you care. Do these reminders do more harm than good when it comes to your relationship with your college freshman?

Top 5 Lies About College Finals
Dec 3

Dec 3 Top 5 Lies About College Finals

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

You’ve heard story after story about college exams. So, what tales are true and untrue? Identify the top 5 lies about college finals, so you can stop stressing and start preparing for finals.

What Every College Parent Should Know About the End of the Semester
Nov 28

Nov 28 What Every College Parent Should Know About the End of the Semester

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Will your freshman make it to the end of the semester? College exams are quickly approaching. What can parents do to help with the end-of-the-semester push? Be aware of these 5 pressures facing your freshman.

To Contest or Not to Contest: 5 Tips for Contesting Grades in College
Nov 26

Nov 26 To Contest or Not to Contest: 5 Tips for Contesting Grades in College

Ryan Meers
Dear College Freshman

What do you do if you think your professor has graded you wrongly or unfairly? Should you challenge your professor’s grading? Here are 5 tips to follow when contesting your college grades.

The College Parent’s Guide to an Enjoyable Thanksgiving Break
Nov 21

Nov 21 The College Parent’s Guide to an Enjoyable Thanksgiving Break

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

How can you prepare for your freshman’s first Thanksgiving break? Follow this guide to avoid unnecessary stress and drama.

What to Expect When Going Home for Thanksgiving Break
Nov 19

Nov 19 What to Expect When Going Home for Thanksgiving Break

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Going home for Thanksgiving break? Don't expect things to be the same. Discover what can you expect when going home on break!

Pause Before Answering Your Freshman's Phone Calls
Nov 14

Nov 14 Pause Before Answering Your Freshman's Phone Calls

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Should you be constantly available to your freshman’s calls? If your child calls more than a few times a day, consider sending some of his calls to voicemail.

How to Stop Hitting Snooze and Start Waking Up Early at College
Nov 12

Nov 12 How to Stop Hitting Snooze and Start Waking Up Early at College

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

If you’re not a morning person, your snooze button might be your best friend and worst enemy. You want to wake up earlier, but you can’t seem to stop hitting snooze. How do you wake up early at college?

5 Ways to Help Your College Freshman Salvage a Poor Semester
Nov 7

Nov 7 5 Ways to Help Your College Freshman Salvage a Poor Semester

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Your college freshman is struggling with her first semester classes. You’re far away from college, so you’re not sure how you offer any assistance. How can you possibly help your freshman?

How to Harness Your Learning Style in College
Nov 5

Nov 5 How to Harness Your Learning Style in College

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

How do you learn? Do you know what your learning style is? Discover what your learning style is and learn how to use it to your advantage in college.

How Compliments Hurt Your College Freshman
Oct 31

Oct 31 How Compliments Hurt Your College Freshman

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Do your compliments do more harm than good? You want to encourage your freshman. You want to have your child’s back no matter what. But what do your compliments actually communicate?

4 Reasons to Change Your College Major
Oct 29

Oct 29 4 Reasons to Change Your College Major

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Should you change your major? Take time to check if any of these 4 reasons for changing your major are true of you.

How to Help Your College Freshman Deal with Loneliness
Oct 24

Oct 24 How to Help Your College Freshman Deal with Loneliness

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Does anyone else feel lonely at times in college? Your freshman is struggling with loneliness. How can a college parent help?

4 Studying Tips for College Midterms
Oct 22

Oct 22 4 Studying Tips for College Midterms

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

You’re not sure how to study for midterms in college. Try using these 4 tips to prepare for your college midterms!

Should You Pay for Your Freshman's College Education?
Oct 17

Oct 17 Should You Pay for Your Freshman's College Education?

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

College is expensive! You can hardly afford to make the payments. Should the college student pay for college? Or should the college parent cover all the school bills? This article present 3 important questions about your college freshman’s college education.

How to Email Your College Professor
Oct 15

Oct 15 How to Email Your College Professor

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

You don’t get the assignment. You’ve read the instructions over and over again. You’ve talked to your classmates. They don’t get it. Now is the time to contact your college professor. But how do you contact your teacher in college?

What Failure Teaches College Freshman
Oct 10

Oct 10 What Failure Teaches College Freshman

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Why is your college freshman failing? Your child isn’t doing as well in college as you expected. What can you do as a parent to help? Although failure is frustrating, it teaches your freshman lessons she wouldn’t learn any other way.

When to Contact Your College Professor
Oct 8

Oct 8 When to Contact Your College Professor

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

You may feel awkward. Your college professor intimidates you. You can hardly say hello on the sidewalk. How do you know when to contact your college professor?

How Often Should College Freshmen Go Home?
Oct 3

Oct 3 How Often Should College Freshmen Go Home?

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Is it alright for your college student to visit home every weekend? How often should your college student visit home? Coming home provides comfort and relaxation. But does this help or harm your college freshman?

What Is Student Imposter Syndrome?
Oct 1

Oct 1 What Is Student Imposter Syndrome?

Jessica Matzko
Dear College Freshman

School was never hard for you before now. But now you hope you just survive with passable grades. You are struggling to adjust academically but no one else seems to be. Does anyone else feel this way?

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