Start conversations with your student now as they plan for life after college, whatever path they choose.
Post-College Ready is for the parents, family members, and supporters who have answered late-night calls, advocated for their students, attended family weekends, and are ready to launch their almost-adult child into the post-college world.
There are many books out there about what college is like. There is also information about what adulthood is like. But what about the transition from one to another? How are students supposed to know what’s next? At this stage, there is even more to think about and choose from than when they were selecting a college. Do they search for a job in their field right away, apply to graduate school, or take a year off volunteering or working? Should they stay in their current apartment, move back home, or follow their partner across the country? Will you, as parents, continue to support them financially? How will your relationship change? The goal of this book—written by professionals in the fields of family engagement, career services, leadership and civic engagement, graduate education, and alumni relations—is to help you start conversations with your student now as they plan for life after college and support them with whatever path they choose.
Praise for Post-College Ready
“Chock-full of helpful advice as families help college seniors launch into life off campus. These expert authors offer so many insights that are wise and encouraging.”
W. HOUSTON DOUGHARTY
Special Advisor to the President, Formerly Vice President for Student Affairs, Hofstra University
“The book covers a comprehensive list of topics associated with life after college and does so in a quick-read fashion. I especially liked the Conversation Starters following each chapter!”
TAMMY MANKO, Ed.D.
Director, Career and Professional Development, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
“This book gives strong practical advice from professionals who are dedicated to supporting families, and is a great resource as families support their student through their last year of college and next steps.”
ADAM CANTLEY
Dean of Students/Ast. Vice President for Student Support and Advocacy, University of Delaware
The Authors
Alexandra Brown, University of California, Los Angeles
George Brown, University of California, Los Angeles
Christina R. Brundage, Ph.D., Marywood University
Kathryn Cilano, Rochester Institute of Technology
Meaghan K. Davidson, Ed.D., Notre Dame of Maryland University
Kerri A. Fowler, North Carolina State University
Marshall Greenleaf, Ed.D., University of Massachusetts Lowell
Shanise N. Kent, Esq., MBA, University at Albany, State University of New York
Branka Kristic, Hofstra University
Darwin V. Kysor, Ph.D., University of Pikeville
Ryan Lovell, The Ohio State University
Joni O’Hagan, St. John’s University
Rebecca Osborne, North Carolina State University
Chelsea Petree, Ph.D., Rochester Institute of Technology

Colleges, let us help you get parents ready!
College Ready 2024-25 and the other books in the series, Sophomore Ready, Junior Ready, and Post-College Ready will be available for distribution to parents as digital downloads or in print at a deep discount. Learn More