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COLLEGE SUCCESS FOR ALL
Guiding Diverse Learners to College Success - Every Step of the Way


5 Critical College Readiness Skills: Building College Success Skills that Actually Matter
Only 40% of students with learning differences graduate college successfully. The key? Starting college readiness development in 9th grade, not waiting until junior year panic sets in. Research from 50+ college program directors reveals five critical skills that determine success: genuine motivation, independent living capabilities, executive function, self-advocacy, and social connections. Students who develop these college success skills early have years to practice and ref

Marie Guarnieri
Sep 223 min read
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5 Challenges Autistic Students Face in College (and How to Prepare While in High School)
The leap from high school to college can be daunting for any young adult, but for autistic learners, adapting to new environments,...

Marie Guarnieri
Jan 8, 20243 min read
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7 Tips for Parents to Support their Overwhelmed or Lonely College Freshman
With the start of the new school year, college freshmen are facing one of the greatest transitions they have ever experienced. While the...

Marie Guarnieri
Sep 5, 20233 min read
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10 Tips for Talking to Professors about Your College Accommodations
Communicating with your professors is an essential part of implementing and managing your accommodations in college. It can seem...

Marie Guarnieri
Jul 24, 20234 min read
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Three quick tips for preparing for college while in high school
Meet with your school counselor or special education teacher to discuss your current IEP or 504 Plan. Make sure you are aware of your...

Marie Guarnieri
Apr 3, 20231 min read
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College Readiness: Is my teen ready for college?
5 key areas to consider if your teen has special learning needs Next Step College!? If you are a parent of an autistic teen, or who has...

Marie Guarnieri
Apr 3, 20237 min read
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