Episode Description: “College-Ready Starts in 9th Grade — Here’s How Parents Can Get Ahead”

Most parents don’t realize it until it’s almost too late:
College readiness doesn’t start junior year… it begins freshman year.

In this episode of Power to the Parent, Wendy Richard Tilford — mom, educator, and founder of Wendy Richard Tilford Educational Services — breaks down the exact steps families should take now to set their 9th–12th graders up for confidence, clarity, and college success.

You’ll learn:

✨ Why freshman year is the “make-or-break” year for GPA growth, study habits, and long-term academic identity
✨ The 3 foundations every student needs to be truly college-ready (structure, self-awareness, and support)
✨ Simple parent “Power Moves” that strengthen executive function and boost motivation — without nagging or stress
✨ A real success story of a student who transformed her mindset, her habits, and her future
✨ How to turn daily routines into long-term readiness that shows up in essays, recommendations, and confidence

Whether your child is entering high school or already in the thick of it, this episode gives you a clear roadmap and practical tools you can use immediately.

If you want a calmer household, stronger habits, and a smoother path to college, this episode is your starting point.

🎯 Perfect for: parents of middle schoolers, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who want less stress and more strategy in the high school journey.

➡️ Listen now and share with a parent who needs this reminder: College-ready begins today.

For more resources, guides, and workshops, visit wendyrtilford.com.