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Praise for College Ready "A book that needed to be written; the whole family needs support for a successful transition to college. Let the national experts on parent and family engagement in higher education guide your family's transition."-Jodi Dworkin Ph.D., Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota "The transition to college isn't just about your student. This step-by-step guide offers tips for a successful first year for the whole family."-Marjorie Savage, author of You're on Your Own (But I'm Here If You Need Me): Mentoring Your Child During the College Years "This book provides families with proven tools to set expectations from a myriad of perspectives across all facets of the transition from high school to college with amazing detail."-R. Yee, parent of three UCLA students and graduates The first year of college is full of excitement and uncertainty for students and parents. The 2023 college experience will be different from anything a parent might have experienced themselves, or anything they have experienced with other children, as each college student's journey is unique. Sending a student to college can change your family dynamics, your household structure, and the way you spend your time and money. And there are additional unknowns as students begin college in 2023. Incoming college students have experienced academic disruption with COVID-19 and may not fully understand how to manage their time, and the study skills needed for college-level work. Parental support of students means even more today. College Ready 2023 provides practical guidance on what should be done during the summer, during drop-off, and the entire academic year. College Ready 2023 addresses topics that parents think most about. Chapters provide expert guidance on top-of-mind concerns including packing, money, staying connected, promoting responsible independence, and supporting academic succe