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Parents Feelings About Children's Transition to College

HOW PARENTS FEEL ABOUT THEIR CHILDREN'S TRANSITION TO COLLEGE SallieMae. Parents can experience a range of emotions (sometimes all at once!) when faced with their child's transition to college. You might think that worry and fear top the list... but if that's the case, you may be surprised by the following survey results. Learn more about what parents really experience when their high school seniors are nearly college freshmen. MAJOR EMOTIONS The most common emotion is a positive one-excitement! 75% 34% 30% 28% 20% EXCITED CELEBRATORY ANXIOUS NERVOUS STRESSED EXPECTATIONS Most parents discuss academic expectations with their children more frequently than they do other concerns. ... 59% 57% 48% STUDYING STAYING ATTENDING CLASS ORGANIZED They bring up other concerns, including: 40% 35% 31% 51% BUDGETING DRINKING DIET AND SEXUAL EXERCISE BEHAVIOR Keeping in touch: 0000000000 40% 22 plan to text daily with their college student during their first term want phone calls daily during their first term FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE 1 IN 2 PARENTS plan to navigate finances as they occur 1 IN 5 PARENTS 1 IN 3 PARENTS are financially prepared for college have concerns or misgivings about paying for college 60% figuring out how to pay as the most difficult part of sending their child to college CONDITIONS FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT Over 1 in 4 parents report that they'll contribute to college costs unconditionally. However, most say they'll ask their children to meet certain expectations, such as: 19% 18% 40% 28% MAINTAIN A MINIMUM GPA HAVING A JOB MAKING FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS STAYING OUT OF TROUBLE THE ULTIMATE REWARD of parents are proud of how they've prepared their children for life's next steps What parents wouldn't be elated to send their child on the journey to success? The Sallie Mae Survey to Parents of College-bound High School Students is based on 518 completed surveys of parents with a high school senior heading for college in the fall of 2012. The surveys were conducted online between May 10-12, 2012.

Parents Feelings About Children's Transition to College

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According to a 2012 survey about parents feelings of their children's transition to college, the most common emotion is excitement. Learn about the other common emotions evoked by parent's as they sen...

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