Free Virtual Public Schools

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Aug 3, 2020 | High school students, LD, Online school, Parenting, Public school, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Virtual school

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many states offered free virtual (online) public schools. Since we couldn’t find a comprehensive listing, we compiled our own list for you in the table below. Click on the button next to the state to see information that may...

Mental Health in College

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Aug 3, 2020 | College applications, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, Parenting, Transition to college

Maintaining good mental health is an important concern, especially during the teen years. Rates of depression and anxiety disorders are on the rise; substance abuse, eating disorders and suicide are widespread as well. Applying to college and moving away from home can...

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jun 21, 2020 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college

We are grateful to Open Door Education for sponsoring this webinar, College Transition for Students with Learning Differences. In this live presentation, we discussed college readiness, accommodations and supports. You can view the recording here. Password:7C%s=9zB ...

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

Despite the challenges this year, 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 in the U.S. and U.K., our students (including several with disabilities) have...

Coping With Coronavirus: What Students Need to Know

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Mar 22, 2020 | Choosing a college, College applications, High school students, Transition to college

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...

I Didn’t Get Into College – Now What?

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Mar 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

“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,...