LibGuides: Garnet Valley HS Library Media Center: Life after High School

College Transition

How Is College Different From High School?
Transitioning from High School to College Academics
Online article.
High School to College Transition, Part 1: The Freshman Myth
Articles from the Huffington Post on transitioning to college by Dr. Brian Harke, Dean of Students, University of Southern California.
High School to College Transition, Part 2: Academic Expectations
Other articles by Dr. Harke
Education Quest Foundation
Resources and tips for handling transitions through high school and beyond.
Transition Year
Your source for emotional health at college
Transitioning to College: Helping You Succeed (Kent State University Libraries)
Transition Planning From High School to Adult Life: A Student Handbook
PDF guide from the Oregon Department of Education that contains questions and tips for planning your life after high school. While it is specifically aimed at students with formal IEP’s, the content is useful for all students.
National Youth Transitions Center
A website provided by George Washington University with resources for students who need support transitioning to higher education.