ADHD Students: Applying to College with ADHD

We understand that ADHD doesn't just impact a student applying to college but the entire family.

We’re all about making the college journey smoother for students with ADHD. As seasoned experts, we navigate the unique challenges of ADHD in ACT/SAT test prep, essay crafting, school selection, and securing accommodations for college.

ADHD manifests uniquely in each kid. That’s why our approach is all about understanding your child as an individual, not just a set of academic challenges. Unlike other counselors who might know the textbook stuff about disorders, we pride ourselves on really knowing your kid and how ADHD specifically shapes their learning.

And when it comes to ADHD, there’s no one-size-fits-all strategy for test prep. We tailor our approach to your child’s specific flavor of ADHD, ensuring they get the support they need.

But hey, we’re not just here to sling academic advice – we’re your partners in navigating the college admissions rollercoaster. We’re the folks who can hook your child up with extra test time, help set up the right accommodations, and provide support for those with late diagnoses or challenging grades.

We’re all about the big picture – your child’s story is more than just grades and test scores, right? We believe in representing them holistically because, let’s face it, they’re not just students; they’re individuals with unique stories.

We get that ADHD isn’t a solo challenge; it’s a family affair. So, consider us your sidekick, your confidant, and your go-to team. Because at the end of the day, we’re not just teachers; we’re the co-pilots in your kid’s launch into college.

Quiz to See where you stand

Let's figure out your kid's unique needs.

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How do you feel about the college application and selection process?

 

1 is the greatest stressor in my life; 5 is ‘eh’; 10 is ring the bell and let’s slug it out.

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What are your Top 3 concerns about applying to college?

Choose up to 3. There is no one way to do the college process. But there is one right way for your family.

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What is Your Graduation Year?

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How would you describe your top choice schools?

Top choice schools can be reach schools, but they don’t have to be. There are so many ways to pick a college.

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Choose 3 qualities that your child exhibits the most. (1 is never; 5 is almost always).

College admissions can be a crucible. It tends amplify the traits we already have – we become more of those things, good or bad. Fostering the positive and addressing the negative creates the best college applicants and the best college students.

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Do you have any special considerations for college admissions and college choice (select as many as is relevant).

No path is the same; no life is exactly as expected. The challenges of life can help more than they hurt in admissions and in life.

Academic Disruption – Significant changes in family dynamic (student/family illness; job loss; changing high schools; divorce)

Upward Academic Trajectory – An improvement in grades as high school goes on.

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Does your child have a defining passion and a way to exhibit that to colleges?

The emphasis on passion – whether it’s a ‘passion project’, selecting a major, or selecting a career can be very misguided. Stanford research shows that 80% of people lack a defining passion. But, in the process of ‘becoming’, we can find the mix of things that serves that purpose.

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Good relationship w/ guidance counselor? Do they give good advice?

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What matters to you in selecting a college?

Not everything matters to everyone, and there are no bad answers.

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What is the secret strength of your child?

What is the ‘thing’ you see that others – perhaps including your child – don’t.

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What would you like to learn more about?

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