Fiske Countdown to College 41 To-Do Lists and a Plan for Every Year of High School, 2nd Edition

The transition is easier said than done. Any parent can pay lip service to the idea that students should take control, but when the chips are down, the urge to step in and make things right can be overwhelming. On the other hand, students constantly talk about wanting to be on their own, but as the college search heats up, they often hesitate just long enough to lure Mom or Dad to come to the rescue. For many students, picking a college will be the first adult decision they make—and the real beginning of their higher education.