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My son or daughter did well in high school. Why are they struggling in college?

Published: 08/23/2008
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Even students who have done exceptionally well in high school find college work challenging. Students spend less time in class and more time in preparation. College professors demand much more, and course material is covered at a faster pace. Good note-taking and study habits are essential.

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Yes, it is true that things

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/03/2009 - 18:48.
Yes, it is true that things are different academically, but don't lose sight of all of the new experiences and opportunites your child is faced with in college. These could also be interfering with their achievements in the classroom. Should you scold them and relinquish them to the library? Not just yet. Give them a chance to work it out for themselves. I graduated HS with a 3.7 average, which was pretty darn good back in 1982 when the best you could walk with was a 4.0. Third quarter of my freshman year, the quarter I moved out of my parents house, I made a B, C, and D. I was an A/B student throughout my pre-college school years, so I was just as bummed about the grades as my parent could've been. Bottom line, I suppose, is that college is not just about getting good grades, but also about learning how to operate more and more as an independent young adult. Be patient and encourage your child to be their best and to be authetnic in every decision they make in their lives. Everything will likely work itself out and your student will go on to be wildly successful in college and the real world!! Shannon (founder and life coach - www.girlsgetreal.com, www.thesparkcoach.com)