If your child is going off to college, there's a surprise around every corner...But that doesn't mean you can't be prepared! The Naked Roommate: For Parents Only is a witty and wise survival guide for everything you need to know about the college experience. Harlan Cohen, America's most trusted college transition expert, delivers the best advice, facts, stats, tips, and stories from parents, students, and experts across the country to ensure that you and your child will have an incredible and meaningful college experience.The Summer BeforeWhat, when, and how to prepareThe emotional roller coaster and letting goCalling, Texting, and FacebookingNew ways to keep in touchHow much is too muchTo A or Not to BProfessors, grades, and actually going to classWhen to step in (and when not to)Paying the Bills Financial aid tricks and tipsBudgets, books, and the best campus jobsThe First Few MonthsMove-in, roommates, and homesicknessWhat not to do when you're missing themKeeping Them SafeDrinking, partying, and other things your kid might not be doingKnowing your campus support resourcesGet this freshman survival guide for yourself when you pick up these other helpful college guides: The Naked Roommate by Harlan CohenThe Fiske Guide to Colleges 2021 by Ted FiskeThe Fiske Guide To Getting In To The Right College by Ted FiskeCollege Essay Essentials by Ethan Sawyer (The College Essay Guy)College Admission Essentials by Ethan Sawyer (The College Essay Guy)