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Click on the links below to download PDF's of the content available throughout Transition Year's website. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, click here to download.

  • Full length Transition Year Guide
    This is the nuts-to-bolts guide to managing the emotional health transition from high school to college.
  • Right Fit Worksheet
    This simple worksheet allows you to calculate an emotional fit score for any particular college you are considering. Use My Transition Year to access the interactive version of this worksheet for a list of your selected schools.
  • Staying Emotionally Healthy Contact Sheet
    This one-page contact sheet should be filled out for your child's college so that you have critical information on hand and in one place. Use My Transition Year to fill out this worksheet electronically and export it to Outlook.
  • Stress Check: Signs of a Problem
    While some degree of stress is often associated with the transition to college, too much stress can lead to unhealthy and potentially serious physical and emotional consequences. This list of warning signs helps you to montior your child’s behavior so you can know when to reach out for help.
  • Bully Parent Discussion Guide
    Created in collaboration with the makers of the 2012 documentary, "Bully," this guide serves as a tool to help parents begin a discussion with their children about the consequences of bullying.

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