A Shifting Landscape: What’s Changing in College Admissions for Students with Disabilities

A Shifting Landscape: What’s Changing in College Admissions for Students with Disabilities

by | May 5, 2026 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, mental health, Online school, Parenting, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college

“Move fast and break things.” It’s a common mantra in the world of tech, but in recent years things have been moving fast–and perhaps sometimes breaking–in the world of college admissions, too. For students with disabilities and the professionals who support them,...
Strengthening IEC-School Counselor Collaboration for Students with Learning Differences

Strengthening IEC-School Counselor Collaboration for Students with Learning Differences

by | 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...
Bridging the Executive Function Gap: Helping Neurodivergent Students Thrive in College

Bridging the Executive Function Gap: Helping Neurodivergent Students Thrive in College

by | Jun 7, 2025 | ADHD, autism, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, mental health, Parenting, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college

Thanks to TCC team member Jennifer Quinn for this thoughtful post! Imagine this: You’re a high school senior with ADHD. Teachers remind you of upcoming deadlines. Your parents help manage your calendar. Now fast forward: you’re on a college campus, and no one’s...
Should You Disclose a Disability When Applying to College?

Should You Disclose a Disability When Applying to College?

by | 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...