
This episode of the "Don't Chuck It Up" podcast, hosted by Chuck and featuring college success coach Mya Andersen from The Student Empowered (https://thestudentempowered.com/), provides invaluable college preparation tips for parents whose children are embarking on their higher education journey this fall. Drawing on both professional expertise and personal experience as a parent of a soon-to-be college student, Mya guides listeners through effective parent engagement strategies to ensure a smooth transition to college. Mya discusses helping students manage direct college communications via email and student portals, establishing a "college day" each week to consolidate tasks and discussions, and creating comprehensive to-do lists for university preparation. Our discussion also emphasizes the importance of familiarizing oneself with essential college resources, such as contact information for student accounts, housing, campus security, and counseling services, as well as local community support. This comprehensive parent guide for college readiness aims to equip families with the tools needed to support their students in becoming successful college students. Tune in to get empowered and help your student conquer college like a boss!