Our Approach
col•lab o•ra tiv
Our collaboration takes many forms.
We meet as a team twice weekly to discuss student profiles, developments in the field of learning differences, and offerings at colleges and universities.
We travel frequently, meeting with admissions officers and disability services personnel, touring campuses, and talking to students. Thoroughly evaluating the learning support at each college enables us to give the most up-to-date advice to our families and students.
We partner with and refer to respected professionals across the country to build a college readiness team around students, including executive function coaches, psychologists, test prep professionals and academic tutors. We never receive fees from our referrals.
We listen carefully to our families and collaborate throughout this highly-individualized process. Our work together guides the right-fit college for each student.
We specialize in college bound students who have learning differences such as ADHD, executive dysfunction, dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, and other specific learning disabilities.
We believe every student with learning differences and neurodiversity deserves expert guidance to become college-ready and find the best-fit college. We use a strengths-based approach to help students master the essential skills for success in college.
We specialize in college-bound students who have learning challenges related to ADHD, executive dysfunction, dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, or other complex learning needs.
How We Can Help
College Planning
What are colleges looking for?
Grades or rigor? Test scores? Extracurriculars? Essays? Thoughtful and informed college planning for students with learning differences is critically important. We help students plan their high school careers and understand their individual learning profiles. With expert guidance, our students with learning differences become strong candidates for admissions and enter college with the academic and independence skills they need to be successful.
College Preparation
What are the essential skills for college?
College is not simply an extension of high school; many more advanced and diverse skills are required. We help students realistically evaluate their strengths and capabilities focusing on academic skills, executive functioning, independence, motivation, resilience, social competence, and self-advocacy. We encourage our students to use high school as a dress rehearsal for college, to improve the essential skills for college success.
College Placement
How do you find the right fit college?
With thousands of colleges available, there is a right fit for everyone. We consider students’ needs and preferences, not just the college name or marketing materials. We research and visit campuses to determine the academic, social and learning support offered. Students become engaged when they have the tools they need to find a college where they will be successful and happy.