Is Your Teen Prepared for College Life?

Every parent hopes that their teen will leave the nest and soar, but some teens are more prepared for college life than others. The difference often has little to do with good or bad parenting; teens naturally mature at different rates. Take this quiz to find out what lies ahead for your teen -- and how you can help.

Contributed by iVillage Education and College Expert Bruce Hammond, author of Discounts and Deals at the Nation's 360 Best Colleges.

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When the alarm clock rings on a school day, your teen:
- Gets out of bed promptly and is usually ready for school on time
- Hits the snooze button a time or two and occasionally needs prodding from me to get out of bed
- Needs repeated wake-up calls from me and is often late leaving the house

If you and your spouse planned to go away for the weekend, you would:
- Be concerned about your teen's judgment and give her a stern lecture about the consequences of running amok while you're gone
- Trust your teen without a second thought to stay out of trouble and act responsibly
- Have a few pangs of worry and talk to your child about not getting into any mischief

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