Should You Disclose a Disability When Applying to College?

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jan 24, 2022 | ADHD, autism, College applications, College essays, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, mental health, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college

Students with disabilities often wonder whether to discuss their diagnoses on college applications. It’s a great question, and a very personal decision. In general, there’s no reason to assume that disclosure will either help or hurt a student’s...

3 Steps to Acing the “Why us?” Essay

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Dec 14, 2021 | Choosing a college, College applications, College essays, Demonstrated interest in college, Early decision and early action for college applications, High school students, Transition to college

3 Steps to Acing the “Why us?” Essay If you’ve started working on supplementary college essays, you may have seen prompts asking you to explain why you’re choosing to apply to that school. For example, Tufts University asks, “Which aspects of the Tufts undergraduate...

9 Tips for International Students Applying to American Graduate Schools

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jun 26, 2021 | Choosing a college, College applications, College essays, Financial aid for college, graduate school, International students

The United States offers a wealth of opportunities for higher education, so it should be no surprise that it’s a popular destination for students from many other countries. But the world of graduate study is distinctive, and it pays to learn some of the subtleties of...

Video: What LD Students Need to Succeed in College

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Aug 26, 2020 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College essays, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college

Did you miss the Learning Disabilities Association of NJ virtual conference on Life and High School and Beyond? Here’s the video recording of our presentation, What LD Students Need to Succeed in College, where I discuss college readiness, gap year options,...

Video: College Planning During COVID-19

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | May 23, 2020 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College essays, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, Parenting, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college

Did you miss this informative webinar on college planning during COVID? No problem! You can watch the recording here. Access Password: CollegeCov1!

Well Done, Students!

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Apr 4, 2020 | Choosing a college, College applications, College essays, Early decision and early action for college applications, Financial aid for college, High school students, International students, Transition to college, Uncategorized

We are so excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for our students, thanks to their diligent efforts. Coming from both public and private schools worldwide, our students (many with disabilities) have recently been accepted to undergraduate and graduate programs...