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Academic Expectations & Self Advocacy: High School vs College
October 23rd, 2025
Help students prepare for college with this clear comparison of high school vs. college expectations in learning, self-advocacy, and study skills.
Posted in: College PrepAcademic Support Services at the College Level for Students with Learning Disabilities
October 23rd, 2025
Learn about college support services for students with learning disabilities, including accommodations, coordinated services, and intensive programs that promote academic success.
Posted in: College PrepAccessing Learning Disability Services in College
October 23rd, 2025
Learn how to prepare for college as a student with a learning disability. Explore accommodations, documentation tips, and advocacy strategies to help you thrive.
Posted in: College PrepComparison of the SAT and ACT
October 23rd, 2025
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. Last updated in October 2025. ...
Posted in: College PrepImportant Things to Do Before Going to College
October 23rd, 2025
Get ready for college with this checklist for students with learning disabilities—covering support services, money, health, tech, and more.
Posted in: College PrepNavigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities
October 23rd, 2025
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 dis...
Posted in: College PrepQuestions to Ask Students Who Access College Support Services
October 23rd, 2025
Don't just ask the staff! Get the insider student view on college disability services. Use this list of questions to ask current students about their accommodations.
Posted in: College PrepThe College Visit: Questions to Ask the Disability Support Services Office
October 23rd, 2025
Maximize your college visit. Use these essential questions to ask the Disability Services office to evaluate the quality of support for students with LBLD.
Posted in: College PrepTips for a Successful College Interview
October 23rd, 2025
Prepare confidently for your college interview. Learn how to research the school, craft meaningful questions, present yourself authentically, and follow up effectively.
Posted in: College PrepTips to Help You Make Your Final College Decision
October 23rd, 2025
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 the College Comparison worksheet Compare Support Programs Make a list of the supports and accommodations th...
Posted in: College PrepWriting the College Essay
October 23rd, 2025
Learn when to start your college essay and how to make it stand out. Tips for brainstorming, writing, and sharing your story authentically.
Posted in: College PrepMaking the Most of Your Summer
June 3rd, 2025
Getting a jump start on College Admission process over the summer. Post-Secondary Tips for Parents of Rising Seniors.
Posted in: College Prep5 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 Prep
