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Why �� Wednesdays: Student Panel

Samantha Gordon — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:55:42 +0000

What really helps students feel ready for college? In this engaging panel, you’ll hear directly from current students about the experiences, challenges, and choices that best prepared them for the transition. From building independence to finding the right academic supports, their stories offer valuable insights for students and families planning the next step. This student panel (recorded in October 2025) features honest, relatable advice from students who’ve recently been in your shoes.

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Is My Student Ready for College? What Skills Matter Most

phos-beacon — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

College readiness is more than academic achievement—it’s about having the skills, mindset, and confidence to meet the demands of college life. In this session, Ashley Milito breaks down the essential areas families should focus on as they prepare their students for the transition. From building self-awareness to developing routines and managing change, we’ll explore how to foster the habits that lead to success—and how programs like ��’s are built to meet students where they are.

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Why �� Wednesdays: The 5 Pillars of Student Success

Samantha Gordon — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:02:44 +0000

What does it really take to thrive in college? At ��, we’ve identified five core pillars that form the foundation of academic and holistic success. In this recorded session, hear from �� leadership how these interconnected areas shape the student experience and how we provide individualized support to help students grow in each. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of ��’s whole-student approach.

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High School vs. College: 10 Things Families Need to Know

phos-beacon — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0000

The transition from high school to college is huge – it goes beyond more challenging academics into a completely new environment, social expectations, independence in life skills, self-driven accommodations, and more. It can be difficult for families to evaluate the demands this will put on a student’s existing social and executive functioning skills, and mental health.

In this recorded session, Ashley Milito, associate dean of virtual college readiness and matriculating programs, provides insights on the major shifts from high school to college while providing a tool families can use to anticipate challenges and simplify the college choice and evaluation process.

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Why �� Wednesdays: First Year & Transfer Student Experience

Samantha Gordon — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:51:39 +0000

The transition to college—whether you’re coming straight from high school or transferring from somewhere else—is never easy. At ��, we’ve built intentional systems to help you feel prepared before you arrive and supported once you’re here. In this session, you’ll hear from our team of experts about the academic, social, and residential supports designed to help new students thrive. Learn how �� helps you connect with resources, build community, and get off to a strong start from day one.

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The Social Norms in College

phos-beacon — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Is your future collegian ready for the social and relationship demands of college? What are the social skills needed to present their best self and move comfortably through varied social groups and expectations?

In this recorded webinar, Alexander Morris-Wood provides key social skills needed to adjust to this new social environment as well as tasks and tools to help students get started.

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Preparing for Community Living: The Challenges and Rewards of Dorm-Living

phos-beacon — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Community living in college is one of every college student’s most unforgettable experiences. Students leave the shelter of home, create meaningful, lasting friendships, and explore their interests through campus life. For students who learn differently, navigating this unfamiliar social territory can be a huge challenge.

In this recorded webinar, Katelyn Reinke, director of college readiness programs, and Tanisha McIntosh, director of housing and residence life, provide strategies to best prepare future college students to relish and thrive in dormitory living, with tips to manage conflicts in roommate and suitemate groups.

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Mental Health & College: Student & Family Needs and Available College Resources

phos-beacon — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 20:14:00 +0000

Even before COVID, mental health is a leading cause of attrition at colleges. Yet clinical services are often overlooked or misunderstood when exploring post-secondary transitions, college fit, and resources necessary to graduate.

In this live webinar (recording in January 2022), Dana Manzo critically examines clinical services at colleges and provide participants with strategies to identify and address mental health needs before and after arriving at college.

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