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College Essays

TCC will help students select a compelling topic and craft an essay that will grab the attention of a college admissions committee.
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College Selection

TCC will take the time to get to know each student’s strengths, interests, personality, and preferences.
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Coping With Coronavirus: What Students Need to Know

by | March 22, 2020 | Choosing a college, College applications, High school students, Transition to college | 0 Comments

If you are in your teens or early twenties, you have probably never experienced anything like the COVID-19 pandemic. (Frankly, most adults haven’t, either.) With schools closing and events being cancelled, normal life has been greatly disrupted.  High school closings...
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Video: Transition to College Webinar – National Autism Academy

by | February 22, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Join the National Autism Academy and Top College Consultants to learn about college readiness, obtaining disability accommodations and finding the right level of supports after high school. https://youtu.be/INYckaCrk6Q
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Video: Colleges and Programs for Students with Learning Differences

by | December 17, 2019 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College special accommodations, LD, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

For students with special needs such as ADHD, learning differences or autism, the transition from high school to college can be a challenge. This video covers the basics of college readiness, supports and accommodations, as well as some of the options for higher...
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Video: 10 Tips for Communicating with Colleges

by | December 15, 2019 | Choosing a college, College applications, Demonstrated interest in college, Early decision and early action for college applications | 0 Comments

One of the most elusive factors in college admissions is "demonstrated interest," but you can learn all about it in this video. Find out how you can let colleges know that you really want to attend! You can read more on this topic here.  ...
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College Snapshot: Meredith College

by | June 30, 2019 | Choosing a college, College applications, Financial aid for college, International students, Uncategorized, Women's colleges | 0 Comments

It’s been around for 128 years. One student said it’s “one of the most uplifting environments I’ve ever been in.” It’s Meredith College. Located in the thriving city of Raleigh, NC, Meredith houses 2,000 students with an average class size of 15 - and no teaching...
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Reviews – What Our Clients Are Saying

by | May 2, 2019 | Choosing a college, College applications, College essays | 0 Comments

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2019 Online Parenting Summit

by | January 28, 2019 | Choosing a college, College applications, International students, Parenting, Transition to college, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

  Sign up now for the 2019 Online Parenting Summit! Dr. Eric Endlich of Top College Consultants is interviewed along with other international parenting experts. Click here to register.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W7B0SlARAY
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Video: American College Admissions for International Students

by | January 9, 2019 | Choosing a college, College applications, Financial aid for college, International students | 0 Comments

This video is designed to introduce international families to the college admissions process in the United States. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like help in the college admissions process. You may also enjoy our articles, 6 Things International...
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5 Signs That a College is LGBTQ-Friendly

by | September 16, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

So you're starting to think about college. Of course, it can help to look at factors such as a school's available majors, size, and location. But you may also want to know which colleges are most inclusive for LGBTQ students. Good news: lots of colleges are...
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6 Things International Students Should Know About U.S. College Admissions

by | September 9, 2018 | Choosing a college, College applications, International students | 0 Comments

There are many good reasons to come to the United States for higher education. The U.S. has over 4,000 colleges and universities to choose from, offering a rich array of academic, cultural, and recreational opportunities. Students from international baccalaureate...
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Pace University’s Special Needs OASIS Program

by | July 8, 2018 | ADHD, autism, College special accommodations, LD, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college | 0 Comments

At Pace University in downtown Manhattan, students with high-functioning autism and ADHD participate in a unique program, Ongoing Academic Social Instructional Support (OASIS). Students receive one-to-one coaching daily and participate in social activities weekly....
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College Snapshot: Curry College

by | June 17, 2018 | ADHD, Choosing a college, College special accommodations | 0 Comments

Just seven miles from downtown Boston, tucked away in the picturesque Blue Hills, Curry College attracts students seeking the personal touch. With 2,100 undergraduates, Curry's classes average 20 students and max out at 30 students. Curry is a good match for teens who...
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How to Request SAT and ACT Accommodations

by | June 12, 2018 | ADHD, autism, College special accommodations, LD, Special needs accommodations in college for LD | 0 Comments

ACT/SAT Accommodations Request Process General guidelines: Learn what type of documentation you will need in order to request accommodations. If you are on a high school education plan such as a 504 or IEP, make sure that it spells out your testing accommodation needs...
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College Snapshot: Pitzer College

by | June 10, 2018 | Choosing a college, Transition to college, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Most colleges talk about their mission statements, but at Pitzer, the school's core value of environmental sustainability is visible the moment you set foot on campus. You are surrounded by low-maintenance, drought-tolerant native plants such as cacti, and nearly half...
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I Didn’t Get Into College – Now What?

by | March 30, 2018 | Choosing a college, College applications, College essays, Demonstrated interest in college, Early decision and early action for college applications, Financial aid for college, High school students, Transition to college | 0 Comments

“I got rejected from my reach schools and my targets. I didn’t even get into my safeties. Help!” Millions of high school students breathed a sigh of relief upon receiving their acceptance notifications in the past few weeks. But others have been left empty-handed,...
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College snapshot: Lynn University

by | March 17, 2018 | ADHD, College applications, College special accommodations, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

You may not have heard of Lynn University, but Apple has. Lynn is an Apple Distinguished School where all incoming freshmen receive an iPad Pro. The iPad is loaded with all of their lectures and textbooks - written by Lynn faculty. The campus store no longer even...
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College Snapshot: Reed College

by | February 19, 2018 | Choosing a college, College applications, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Dear Student, If you consider yourself a “liberal nerd,” Reed College could be a great fit for you. (Students looking to join a fraternity and/or play football should probably look elsewhere.) If you’ve been eyeing some of the most well-known and prestigious colleges,...
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College Application Timeline

by | January 6, 2018 | Choosing a college, College applications, College essays, Early decision and early action for college applications, Financial aid for college, Transition to college, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

If you feel stressed and overwhelmed by the college application process, you are not alone. Many students (and parents) feel this way. Fortunately, the secret to getting admitted isn't simply to do more and more activities; it's finding one thing you can do really...
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Accommodating Emotional and Learning Differences in College

by | December 30, 2017 | autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College special accommodations, Transition to college | 0 Comments

Sometimes when high school students have depression, anxiety, ADHD, LD or autism, they obtain special accommodations such as extra time on tests. These conditions may be part of an IEP, 504 plan or other arrangement with the local school district. In other cases,...
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Autism Goes to College

by | December 26, 2017 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College special accommodations, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college | 0 Comments

Well before starting to select a list of colleges, it's important to assess whether a student is fully ready to be a college student. Students who continue to live at home and attend a vocational school or community college will have a less abrupt transition, though...
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