by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Feb 1, 2026 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College essays, College special accommodations, Demonstrated interest in college, Early decision and early action for college applications, LD, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
Thanks to TCC team member Kristi Ramey for this post! Students sometimes apply to colleges thinking, “I’ll visit once I get in.” After all, it takes time and often money to travel to a school. But it’s also worth taking the time to be sure that each college you apply...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jul 1, 2025 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College essays, College special accommodations, Financial aid for college, High school students, LD, mental health, Public school, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
To enable students with learning differences to thrive in high school and college, it’s essential for professionals working with them to collaborate effectively. When independent educational consultants (IECs) are part of this team, communication between the IEC and...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jun 30, 2025 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College essays, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, mental health, Online school, Parenting, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
Shepherding students through the college application process in a post-pandemic world is hard work—and when students have learning differences, the job can be even more daunting. According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, these students are three...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jun 25, 2025 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College essays, College special accommodations, graduate school, High school students, mental health, Parenting, Transition to college
Trusted Experts in College Admissions for Neurodivergent Students At Top College Consultants, earning your trust is at the heart of everything we do. Families count on us for guidance through one of life’s most important decisions—and we take that responsibility...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Apr 19, 2024 | autism, Choosing a college, College essays, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, mental health, Parenting, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
Like their peers, many autistic students attend college. Of the 50,000 teens on the spectrum graduating from high school annually in the United States, at least a third of them pursue higher education (Shattuck, et al., 2012; Wei, et al., 2015). However, their...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Apr 9, 2024 | autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College essays, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, mental health, Parenting, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
In my work helping autistic students apply to college, the question of disclosure comes up frequently. I think it’s important for people to become comfortable with their authentic selves, and I usually disclose my own autism to families early on to set an example....
