Having academic success in high school does not guarantee success in college. There are three factors that contribute to college success: 1) Intrapersonal skills, 2) Interpersonal skilss and 3) Academics. Beth Howland from College-Navigators LLC shares valuable information about all three skills. Tips for supporting students are provided.

1. College Readiness…beyond academics
***William Sedlacek’s work regarding non-cognitive variables
● "Beyond the Big Test: Noncognitive Assessment in Higher Education" and
● Measuring Noncognitive Variables: Improving Admissions, Success, and
Retention for Underrepresented Students
Academics-largely determined by the class rank, coursework, GPA, and test scores (ACT /
SAT)
Intrapersonal skills- executive function skills and skills that help manage emotions and cope
with challenges we may face at different times in life. Includes emotional intelligence (EQ)
https://www.peoplesense.com.au/news/article/13052022-239/what-are-intrapersonal-skills-and-
why-are-they-important
Interpersonal skills- skills we use every day when we communicate and interact with other
people, both individually and in groups. Listening, effective speaking/communicating, ability to
control and manage your emotions (again EQ).
https://www.skillsyouneed.com/interpersonal-skills.html
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Intrapersonal skills
How well does your student manage/assess their…
● Self-care
● Responsibilities
● Progress, Behavior and Risk
● Personal Accountability
● “Optimal Frustration”
● Independence
Interpersonal skills
How well does your student…
● Interact with people have different identities
● Interacting with people who hold different opinions and values
● Recognize and stay open to need for support and assistance

2. ● Self-advocate
● Work with Others
● Receive feedback
Supporting your student…developing non-cognitive variables
■ Create an atmosphere of open communication.
■ Coach rather than fix.
■ Be open to your student’s response to prep for college..
■ Emphasize good habits and healthy relationships.
■ Refrain from “good” and “bad” language when it comes to their behavior, decisions,
health, and safety.
■ Encourage them to invest in authentic self-exploration, self-assessment, trying new
things.
■ Learn about and encourage student to use supports and resources.
■ Support them in developing systems for organization, scheduling, managing time and
tasks, assessing progress.

3. Resources
General
Grown and Flown https://grownandflown.com/
Road2College https://www.road2college.com/
The Collegiate Parent https://www.collegiateparent.com/
Articles:
CollegeData.com
Transition to College: Here’s what Students Have to Say About it
Forbes
Top 10 College Transition Tips for Parent
US News & World Report
12 Useful Apps for College Students
Today.com
College Resources 101: Here’s What to Look Out For
Student Loan Hero
18 Free campus Resources and Discount Services for College
Additional Reading
Using Noncognitive Variables in Assessing Readiness for Higher Education (Sedlack)
Preparing for College Emotionally, Not Just AcademicallyCollege Readiness (Garey)
Open sources academic support https://pitt.libguides.com/openeducation/biglist
Top 100 Learning Tools https://www.toptools4learning.com/

4. Campus Offices, Resources, and Support Common to Most Colleges/Universities
Academic advising- differentiate between some/all of the following that may exist…
faculty advisors, professional staff (academic), major advisors, peer advisors
Bursar- office student will go to in order to pay tuition bills, set up a plan to pay their
tuition in installments, and depending on the school other financial issues
Career Advising/Development/Counseling Office- help students to develop, evaluate,
and pursue career goals
Counseling Center- traditional therapy and walk-in, informal, brief (20-25 mins) to
explore solutions and introduce you to what it’s like to speak with counselor, if necessary
Dean of Students/Director of Student Affairs- responsible for the coordination of,
non-academic, student-related programs at a university or college.
Emergency fund and resources for students who have financial and food insecurities
Family/Parent Support Offices-both for students who are parents and for parents of
current students
Financial Aid and Study Employment- may or may not be in same office
Health Center- may or may not include counseling, student disability services
Information Technology
International Students/Studies Office and/or Study Abroad
Learning/Tutoring/Writing Center-these may be separate or under one umbrella
Librarians
Multi-cultural/Affinity Group Offices- supports students who are traditional
under-served

5. Ombudsperson- a confidential, independent, impartial place for students, staff and
faculty to bring concerns, evaluate situations, organize thoughts, and identify options.
Registrar- maintain student records and course data
Residential Life/Housing-professional staff who supervise RA’s