Dr. Deanna
Behnke-Cook
student success strategist
The Transition Starts Long Before First Days on Campus
Most families think the college or university journey begins after an offer. In reality, it starts much earlier.
Choosing the right school, program, residence, finances, supports, and expectations can shape a student's entire post-secondary experience.
Yet most families are making these decisions with incomplete information, outdated advice, or assumptions about what college or university life is really like today.
That's where Your Launch Year comes in. This monthly membership helps grade 12 students and their families make informed decisions and prepare with confidence. Together we will walk through the entire journey, from choosing the right fit, to understanding what life will actually be like, to developing the skills, habits, and mindset students need before they ever step onto campus.
Because the students who have the smoothest transition aren't necessarily the smartest.
They're the ones who know what to expect.
And that preparation can change everything.
A membership for parents and students preparing for post-secondary success
Your launch year Membership
From Grade 12 to campus
YOUR LAUNCH YEAR is a comprehensive membership designed for Grade 12 students and their parent(s) who want clarity, confidence, and expert support throughout every stage of preparing for college or university.
I created this membership to guide families through the entire process - from the moment students begin exploring program options to the end of their first semester on campus.
I know how this goes.. Because I am there, on campus..
Family members and educators at secondary school don't know (even though they want to) because everything changes from year to year. Especially in today's educational environment.
This Membership is where students and parents come to be informed, feel supported, and relax because they know they'll be prepared for what comes next.
Let's do this together!