Potential Magazine May 2015 | Page 26

FINAL: C N O U N T DOW FOR THE College • T r a n s i t i o n • They’ve taken their last exam, donned the cap and gown and walked across the stage to accept their diploma. Congratulations, you have a high school graduate, and they likely feel ready to take on the world! This summer will fly by and soon it will be time to load up the car and move your grad off to college. While they are busy hanging out with friends and deciding which decorations to hang on their dorm room wall, you’ll want to check out the following tips for helping your grad prepare for college life, beyond what to pack and which classes to take.