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Wise Action Announces Publication of College Ready 2021
Thursday, May 20, 2021

A comprehensive guide for parents sending their students to college for the first time.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wise Action today announced the publication of College Ready 2021: Expert Advice for Parents to Simplify the College Transition.

The book is edited by Chelsea Petree, Ph.D., who is the Director of Parent and Family Programs at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

"This year, more than ever, it's extra nerve-wracking for parents to think of launching their nearly-adult child into the world," said Dr. Petree. "College Ready 2021 provides practical guidance on what should be done during the summer, at drop-off, and throughout the first semester."

Each chapter addresses a top-of-mind concern and is written by a university official who works with parents to enhance student success at the collegiate level. These authors are:

     Kristin Austin, Ed.D., West
      Chester University of PA     Lady Cox, Ed.D., Auburn University


     Libby Daggers, Texas A&M
      University                   Maureen Hurley, Emerson College


     Nicki Jenkins, University of
      Kentucky                     Mark Pontious, Ph.D. Miami University


     Andrea Mitchen, University of Christine Self, Ph.D. Texas Tech
      Houston                       University


     Stephanie Stiltner,           Amy Swank, Bowling Green State
      University of Pikeville       University


     Brie Jutte Waterman,          Benjamin Williams, Georgia State
      University of Colorado        University
      Boulder


     Kesha Williams, Johns Hopkins
      University

"Checklists accompany each chapter so parents don't forget anything and don't do things you shouldn't!" added Dr. Petree. "Plus, College Ready 2021 is full of ideas on how to start those tough but essential conversations before drop-off."

More about College Ready 2021 can be found at https://collegeready.guide, and the book is available for pre-order on Amazon here.

The book's publisher, Wise Action, inspires, prepares and supports parents of adolescents and young adults with expert advice across media channels. More about Wise Action can be found at https://wiseaction.co.

Dan Solomon, Wise Action
202-695-2225
309784@email4pr.com

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