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. | 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. | Jun 18, 2022 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, mental health, Transition to college
Choosing among the colleges they’ve been accepted to can be an exciting (and sometimes stressful) process for graduating seniors, but there’s still another big question to answer as well: should they start college right away or defer for a year? For many students,...
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...
