by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Mar 22, 2024 | ADHD, 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
When helping students apply to college, I am deeply impressed by their persistence in writing and rewriting what sometimes seems like an endless stream of essays. Every fall we eagerly await that exciting news flash: You’re in! And then the real work begins. Yes,...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Apr 4, 2023 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College essays, High school students
At Top College Consultants, we work closely with students and their parents as we guide them through the college admissions process. We’re fortunate to work with many wonderful families around the world. Thank you for your kind reviews and referrals! From...
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
I’m often asked whether students with disabilities should 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...
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...
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...
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,...
