Is Your Child Ready for the Transition to University?

Many capable students struggle with the transition to university but because the skills needed are very different from what high school requires. Parents often tell me they wish they had known earlier what their child needed to work on before arriving on campus.

The following seven question quiz gives you a quick, clear picture of your child’s readiness across seven essential areas that predict first year success. It takes less than two minutes to complete and offers immediate feedback you can use today. There are no right or wrong answers. You will simply learn which strengths your child can build on and where the transition may feel challenging without extra guidance.

How the Quiz Works

This quiz uses a simple scoring method so you can get a clear sense of your child’s readiness right away.

For each question, choose the option that best describes your child and keep track of the points value. Each answer is worth:

• 2 points for a strong skill

• 1 point for a developing skill

• 0 points for a skill that needs support

At the end of the quiz, you will add up your points to find your child’s score out of 14.

Your score will place your child in one of three categories:

• 12 to 14 points: Ready to Launch

• 7 to 11 points: Getting There

• 0 to 6 points: At Risk for Struggle

When you reach the final page of the quiz, you will be taken to a results overview where you can read the full description for each category.

Click below to begin the quiz and receive your child’s personalized readiness result.