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Understanding the Differences between High School and College

Understanding the Differences between High School and College

This guide was created by the Think College Transition team to help teachers, families, and students prepare for college. It discusses the need to plan for the ways that higher education will be different from high school, including higher academic expectations, increasing independence, and new social environments.

This resource is available in English and Spanish. Click here to view the Spanish language listing for this resource.

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Hanson, Ty. (2018). Understanding the Differences between High School and College. How To Think College, Issue No. 3. Boston, MA: University of Massachusetts Boston, Institute for Community Inclusion.

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2018
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Think College Transition