Discover What Your Child’s Score Means
You have finished all seven questions. Now it is time to total your points out of fourteen and see where your child currently stands. Your child’s score is not a judgment. It is simply a snapshot of their readiness right now as they prepare for one of the biggest transitions in their academic life. Once you have your score, scroll down to the section that matches.
Your Child Is Ready to Launch
(12 to 14 points)
They are ahead of the curve, and the right guidance will help them stay that way.
Your child shows many of the habits and mindsets that support a smooth transition to university. They are more prepared than most students entering first year, and that strong foundation is something to be proud of.
Being ready does not mean fully prepared for everything that first year will demand. It simply means they are ahead of the curve compared to their peers. The pace, independence, expectations, and stress of university are very different from high school, and even high achieving students can find it challenging to stay consistent once the term becomes busier.
With steady structure and proactive support, your child can maintain their confidence and avoid the common setbacks many first year students face.
Three Recommended Next Steps:
Strengthen their weekly planning routine to stay ahead of deadlines.
Practise communicating confidently with adults they may be unfamiliar with.
Build study strategies designed specifically for university level exams.
If you would like to keep your child on a strong path and support them through the first year transition, I would be happy to help!
Your Child Is Getting There
(7 to 11 points)
They have many strengths, and a few key skill boosts will help them feel more prepared and confident.
Your child shows a mix of strong habits and areas that will benefit from extra guidance. This is one of the most common profiles for students entering university. They are capable and motivated, but they may not yet have the consistency, independence, or strategies needed to handle the faster pace of first year academics.
Small shifts now can make a big difference. With the right support, your child can build the confidence and structure that help students avoid overwhelm and stay on track throughout the year.
Three Recommended Next Steps:
Build a weekly routine that balances school, sleep, health, and personal time.
Strengthen communication skills by practising short, clear messages to adults they may not know well.
Begin using active study strategies, such as practice questions, spaced review, and study planning.
This is the stage where coaching creates meaningful impact. Early structure and guidance can help your child feel more confident, independent, and capable before the semester begins.
Your Child May Be at Risk for Struggle
(0 to 6 points)
This does not reflect their potential. It simply means they need support, structure, and clear guidance before first year begins.
Your child may find the transition to university overwhelming without the right preparation. Many students who fall in this range are bright and capable, but they have not yet built the habits or confidence that first year requires. This is very common and does not reflect future achievement. It simply shows that they need targeted support now.
The good news is that you caught this early. Students in this category often make the fastest progress when given consistent guidance.
Three Recommended Next Steps:
Introduce a simple weekly routine with clear expectations and accountability.
Practice communicating with adults they do not know well to build confidence in new situations.
Begin using structured study habits that support organization and reduce stress.
This is the stage where coaching can create the greatest shift. With the right tools and encouragement, students can turn things around quickly and enter university feeling more prepared and capable instead of overwhelmed.