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5 Strategies to Support College Students’ Executive Functions
December 5th, 2023
Students heading off to college should follow these simple guidelines to get and stay organized and master executive function skills.
Posted in: College Prep, LearningCollege and Program Tour Tips
May 8th, 2023
Make the most of your college and program tours with these helpful tips from Landmark360. Learn what to look for and how to prepare.
Posted in: College PrepTest-Optional College Admissions
November 11th, 2021
By Janet Thibeau The Standardized Achievement Test (SAT) was created in 1926 as an intelligence test to help colleges and universities assess applicants. The test was adapted from an IQ test for army recruits and adopted by Harvard College to test the "scholastic aptitude" ...
Posted in: College PrepImportant Things to Do Before Going to College
July 19th, 2018
Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities. Now that you've decided what college you will attend, there are several things you need to do and consider to ensure a smooth transition process. Learning Disability Support ...
Posted in: College PrepTips to Help You Make Your Final College Decision
July 17th, 2018
Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities. You've been accepted to several schools. The next step is deciding which to attend. Use these tips and suggestions to help you make the final decision. Download this worksheet to keep track...
Posted in: College PrepQuestions to Ask Students Who Access College Support Services
July 12th, 2018
Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities. Many colleges offer students with learning disabilities accommodations and services through the Disability Services Office. When you visit colleges, it's important to meet with a representative...
Posted in: College PrepThe College Visit: Questions to Ask the Disability Support Services Office
July 9th, 2018
Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities. Most colleges have a support service office to help students with learning disabilities access the resources they need to succeed. Students with learning disabilities should make an appointmen...
Posted in: College PrepTips for a Successful College Interview
July 5th, 2018
Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities. An interview is an opportunity for a school to get to know you. It is also an important opportunity for you to understand and learn about the institution you are interviewing with. You shou...
Posted in: College PrepAcademic Support Services at the College Level for Students with Learning Disabilities
June 28th, 2018
Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities. Most colleges have a support service office to help students with learning disabilities access the resources they need to succeed. The services are outlined below.Level of SupportDescriptionBa...
Posted in: College PrepAcademic Expectations & Self Advocacy: High School vs College
June 27th, 2018
Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities. Making the leap from high school to college can be overwhelming for students. The transition can be easier if they know what to expect in college. This table outlines what is expected of ...
Posted in: College PrepComparison of the SAT and ACT
June 21st, 2018
Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities. Most colleges accept both SAT and ACT test scores. Use this comparison of the two tests to decide which is best for you or your student. SAT IACTGeneral InformationTest length: three hours (pl...
Posted in: College PrepNavigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities
June 21st, 2018
Applying to college can be a stressful, time-consuming journey for students and their families that requires travel, hours of research and essay writing, gathering transcripts, recommendations, and other documentation, and filling out forms and applications—lots of them. Students with learning...
Posted in: College PrepAccessing Learning Disability Services in College
December 14th, 2017
By Grace Daley When you make the transition from high school to college, many parts of life will change. Maybe you’ll go to school in a new county, province, state, or country. Certainly, your schedule will be different than anything you've experienced. You’ll make new friends. Yo...
Posted in: College PrepWriting the College Essay
June 19th, 2017
Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities. "Summer is a great time for students to begin the essay-writing process, when they aren't juggling academics, extracurriculars, and college applications." Writing the college essay is a...
Posted in: College PrepMaking the Most of Your Summer
May 15th, 2017
Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities. Tips for Rising Seniors & Their ParentsRising seniors will be busy this fall exploring many different post-secondary options. Students and parents can work together over the summer to prepare...
Posted in: College PrepAn Empty Seat at the Table
March 3rd, 2014
Submitted by Rick Lavoie, Author, Lecturer, Consultant Preparing Your Child (and You) for Transition to College For 30 years, I served as an administrator of residential schools for Special Needs students. One of my responsibilities was designing the Autumn Arrival Day…the day that parents dropp...
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