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College Consulting

We are here to provide guidance and coaching throughout the college preparation journey, the application process, and freshman year of college. Our goal is for our students to go to a college where they feel accepted, where they can be successful, and to succeed both academically and socially once there. 

How do we work?

1.   Free Consultation

2.  Discovery Session

3.  College Consulting

During our consultation, you will learn more about how we work and we get to know your family and your needs. We take a personalized approach and together we will determine the next step and what services serve you and your family the best. 

During the discovery session we will meet your student, review their learning history, current accommodations, needs and wants, and assess college readiness skills. Based on the discussions, we recommend next steps. These can include college consulting, college readiness coaching, or alternative paths.

The next step is college consulting. The college application process can be complex, but we will help keep you on track. We offer individualized services through packages or hourly consulting.

4.  College Readiness Coaching

Depending on the needs we have identified together, we design an individualized curriculum for each student, focusing on skills such as self-advocacy, self-awareness, social communication, and executive function focusing on college readiness. 

5.  Review Offers & Enroll

When acceptances have arrived, we can help you review the offers, helping you decide based on scholarships, program options, accommodations and other factors that are uniquely important to you. 

6.  College Freshman Year

This is a big, exciting and scary step for all students, but for students who may have struggled socially or with independence and time management in high school, it can be extra daunting.  We can continue our support through freshman year in college as needed. 

Comprehensive College Success Package​

 

Choosing the right college and ensuring a smooth transition can feel overwhelming, whether your student has a learning difference or not. My comprehensive, step-by-step program is designed to support your family from high school planning all the way through the critical transition into college life.​

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We provide:​​

  • Personalized College Planning

    • Aptitude & Interest Discovery to identify strengths, interests, and possible careers.

    • Custom best-fit college lists reflecting academic and personal criteria.

    • In-depth college comparisons: programs, campus culture, admissions insights.
       

  • Guided Streamlined Application Journey

    • Project management: Timelines, checklists, and regular accountability check-ins.

    • Essay & application support for the Common App, supplements, resumes, and more.

    • Interview preparation & decision guidance through every stage.
       

  • Ongoing, High-Touch Support

    • Guidance from high school planning until the end of the freshman spring term (for students with learning differences) or through college acceptance (for other students).

    • Support with transition topics such as roommate selection, social adaptation, and more.

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Additional Guidance for Students with Learning Differences:

  • College Readiness & Transition Coaching

    • Readiness assessment to pinpoint and strengthen executive functioning, academic, social, and emotional skills needed for college success.

    • Strength Focused Support: Guidance and structure tailored to the student’s challenges, offering tools, encouragement, and step-by-step support throughout the college planning process.

    • Parent education to equip families with knowledge and strategies for a smooth high school-to-college transition.

 

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  • Guidance on Accommodations and Support in College

    • Demystifying how college accommodations and disability services work.

    • Guidance on what level of support services is appropriate for the student.

    • Guidance on required documentation and communication with learning disabilities offices.


 

Why Families Choose This Program

  • Specialized Expertise: Deep understanding of learning differences, neurodiversity, and the college admissions landscape.

  • Holistic Support: Academic, social, executive functioning, and personal growth addressed.

  • Stress Reduction: Step-by-step guidance removes overwhelm for students and parents.

  • Empowerment: Equipping students and families with tools and confidence for college and beyond.
     

Who is this package for?

  • Neurodivergent and LD students: Recommended for those who want comprehensive executive function and self-advocacy coaching alongside the admissions process.

  • All other students: Ideal for anyone seeking expert, personalized college planning to set the stage for long-term success.

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Early Success Coaching

Building Foundations for a Successful College Transition

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This personalized coaching package centers on College Success Skills to prepare your student for a confident transition to college by reviewing their educational background, exploring their strengths and needs, and creating a tailored plan to build critical skills such as self-advocacy, independence, and social communication, with ongoing monthly sessions that involve both you and your student to set goals and track progress throughout the school year.

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What the Coaching Package Includes:

  • Comprehensive review of IEP/504 plans, relevant assessments, and high school transcripts to understand your student’s unique profile

  • In-depth exploration of interests, aptitudes, strengths, and needs through interviews and academic/social history

  • Creation of a personalized growth plan focusing on key college readiness skills such as:

    • Self-advocacy

    • Self-awareness and confidence

    • Social motivation and communication

    • Independence and life skills

  • Evaluation and support around high school course load and extracurricular involvement to build a strong college application foundation

  • Monthly coaching sessions during the school year (September through June) that are personalized to your family’s preferences, including meetings with parents, students, or both

  • Goal-setting and progress review at each session, focusing on practical, meaningful skills development such as waking up independently, making phone calls, using organizational tools, and more

  • Flexible, individualized approach designed to empower your student and support the entire family throughout this important journey

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