A High School Parent's Guide to College Success: 12 Essentials provides parents with the information and tools to get their student ready for the challenges and opportunities that college will offer. It is written for parents by educators who are also parents of high school and college students. We break down the basic skills and habits that are needed for students to start strong; we provide strategies for parents to help their students develop those skills and habits; and we provide the inside track for being successful in college and after graduation.