Tagged: "ADHD"
Featured LD Program: Curry College
The PAL Program, the Program for Advancement of Learning, is a structured support program that provides assistance to LD students in a proactive, strength-based environment and access to assistive technologies.
Are You a Match? Interviewing Staff at the Disabilities Services Office
At the post secondary level, the sole purpose of accommodations is to give your student the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of course curriculum by minimizing or even eliminating the impact of a disability. The bottom line? Be proactive in knowing where to go and what services are available.
Getting to Know the Disability Services Office
For families of students with learning differences, one really important step in determining if a college is the fight fit is contacting the Disability Services Office. Initially, this relationship will center around documentation.
Compatibility & the Disability Services Office – Do you need it?
Given that self-advocacy is equated with success, establishing a positive relationship with a college or university needs to be a top priority. So, over the next couple of days, I'll talk about how to go about establishing a relationship with the Office of Disability Services.
Deciding to Disclose AFTER Acceptance
Even if you decide not to initially disclose your learning disability on a college application, there are important reasons to disclose it once you've been accepted.
The Secret To Disclosing Your “Secret Identity”
So, you've decided to disclose your learning difference. Here's how to do it.
LD: To Disclose or Not to Disclose: That Is the Question
Every student diagnosed with a learning difference asks the same question. Should I or should I not disclose my learning disability on my college applications? The decision in definitely personal, so today we evaluate the pros and the cons.
Expert Educational Consultant in Colorado for Students with Learning Differences
Heather has been instrumental in my son’s success in high school and throughout the entire college process. She recommended appropriate colleges, and helped us determine which was the right fit for our son. We couldn’t have done this without her expertise!
Choosing the right college location: How independent are you?
Yesterday, I began this series with a general introduction to how students with learning differences can begin their search for the right college. Today, we are going to focus on location, location, location! Moving away from home can be challenging for all students regardless of whether or not they have a learning disability. However, some [...]
Students with Learning Differences: Getting Started with the College Search
Some students yearn to “be like everyone else,” to not stand out. They spend energy and effort in trying to make it without any special accommodations. Some students succeed, although typically at considerable cost in time and energy. Others simply fail. Some students spend lots of time worrying if their grades are deserved or if [...]
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Mark Montgomery
A former college professor and administrator, Mark Montgomery, PhD, is a college insider who can demystify universities and deliver solid advice to students and their families.
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Katherine Price
Katherine Price has over 10 years of experience in admissions and student affairs at selective colleges and universities that enable her to counsel students for success.
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Cara Ray
Cara Ray is a former admissions officer, and has a Master's degree in Higher Education. She enjoys helping students navigate their educational path, whether toward small liberal arts schools or large public universities.
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Juliet Giglio
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Leading our New Jersey office, Andrea Aronson holds an MBA from the Wharton School and is a candidate for a certificate in college counseling from UCLA. As a marketing expert, she assists all students in presenting themselves in the best possible light.
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Heather Creech
Heather Creech is an award-winning teacher who with over 15 years of experience in helping students with special needs transition from high school to higher education.