Expert speaker on the transition from high school to college

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ABOUT ANDREA

Dr. Andrea Malkin Brenner speaks about the transition to college with high school and college audiences. She has worked with tens of thousands of first-year students, drawing on 25 years of experience as a college professor and university administrator. Andrea is the co-author of How to College: What to Know Before You Go (and When You’re There) and the creator of the Talking College™ card decks.

On a mission to bridge the gap between high school and college.

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Dr. Brenner works with high schools, colleges, and specialized educational programs across the country, tailoring the right package for each audience.

Learn about Andrea’s speaking packages and interactive workshops.

FOR HIGH SCHOOLS AND COLLEGE-BOUND AUDIENCES
FOR COLLEGE PARENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENT PEER LEADERS

  • “I loved the way Dr. Brenner connected with our youth, who are primarily first-generation-to-college students from low-income households. She not only delivers a wealth of information but does it in a way that resonates with the audience. She is skilled at engaging youth and bringing humor in as well.”

    —Lauren Fliegel, LCSW-C, Clinical Director, Collegiate Directions, Inc. Bethesda, MD

  • "Attending Andrea's presentation reinforced for me the importance of having conversations with my children that reflect their individuality. Her prompts are preparatory and clarifying for my high school student's transition to the college experience, and they have also inspired meaningful check-ins with my older, college-aged child."

    —Junior Parent, Pine Crest School, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

  • "Andrea delivered exactly what our community needed. Her advice was immediately actionable, and that’s what made the difference. Within hours of her presentation, I heard from parents and faculty alike saying how helpful and timely her suggestions were. Andrea’s approach is warm, research-informed, and genuinely empowering. We’re grateful for the clarity she brought to a topic that can feel overwhelming—and we’re already seeing families put her ideas into practice.

    —Gunnar W. Olson, Director of College Advising,
    Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, NH

  • "Dr. Brenner offers easy tips on how to step into adulthood now so that students may more fully own their college process. Her talk to teens emphasizes accountability and self-sufficiency, as the college process does indeed have a driver's seat, and the student should be in it.”

    -Jessica Henricksen, Director of College Counseling, Louise McGehee School, New Orleans, LA

  • “Dr. Brenner presented to both our seniors and their parents about the sometimes fraught transition to college. The format for each audience was informative, interactive, and thought-provoking. Our students and parents were impressed with Dr. Brenner's wisdom and depth of experience; both groups left feeling more empowered to tackle this big life change!”

    —Dr. Reid Cottingham, Upper School Director, The Pingry School, Basking Ridge, NJ

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