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young adult: 18-21 yrs.

A young adult who goes away to a college or a job far from home has to build a social support system from the ground up. At the same time, he may have to acclimate himself to a drastically different environment.

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Helping Your Teen Find the Right College

Choosing the “right” college requires as much soul-searching as researching, because this is in large part a subjective decision.

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A Pressure-Free SAT?

College Entrance Exams

Filling Out a College Application

Financial Planning for College

Fostering Healthy High Achievers

Freshman Year

Health Care for College Students

Helping Your Teen Find the Right College

High Achievers and Perfectionists

Letting Go for College

Staying Healthy At College (Audio)

Stress, College Admissions, and the Parent's Role

The Problem with Perfectionism

The Transition from High School to College

Types of Colleges

What Fuels Perfectionism?

What You Need to Know Before Choosing a College