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  • 5 Strategies to Support College Students’ Executive Functions

    December 5th, 2023


    5 Strategies to Support College Students’ Executive Functions

    Students heading off to college should follow these simple guidelines to get and stay organized and master executive function skills. 

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  • College and Program Tour Tips

    May 8th, 2023


    College and Program Tour Tips

    Make the most of your college and program tours with these helpful tips from Landmark360. Learn what to look for and how to prepare.

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  • Test-Optional College Admissions

    November 11th, 2021


    Test-Optional College Admissions
    By Janet Thibeau The Standardized Achievement Test (SAT) was created in 1926 as an intelligence test to help colleges and universities assess applicants.  The test was adapted from an IQ test for army recruits and adopted by Harvard College to test the "scholastic aptitude" ...

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  • Important Things to Do Before Going to College

    July 19th, 2018


    Important Things to Do Before Going to College
    Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities.  Now that you've decided what college you will attend, there are several things you need to do and consider to ensure a smooth transition process. Learning Disability Support ...

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  • Tips to Help You Make Your Final College Decision

    July 17th, 2018


    Tips to Help You Make Your Final College Decision
    Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities.  You've been accepted to several schools. The next step is deciding which to attend. Use these tips and suggestions to help you make the final decision. Download this worksheet t...

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  • Questions to Ask Students Who Access College Support Services

    July 12th, 2018


    Questions to Ask Students Who Access College Support Services
    Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities.  Many colleges offer students with learning disabilities accommodations and services through the Disability Services Office. When you visit colleges, it's important to meet with ...

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  • The College Visit: Questions to Ask the Disability Support Services Office

    July 9th, 2018


    The College Visit: Questions to Ask the Disability Support Services Office
    Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities.  Most colleges have a support service office to help students with learning disabilities access the resources they need to succeed. Students with learning disabilities shoul...

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  • Tips for a Successful College Interview

    July 5th, 2018


    Tips for a Successful College Interview
    Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities.  An interview is an opportunity for a school to get to know you. It is also an important opportunity for you to understand and learn about the institution you are interviewing wi...

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  • Academic Support Services at the College Level for Students with Learning Disabilities

    June 28th, 2018


    Academic Support Services at the College Level for Students with Learning Disabilities
    Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities. Most colleges have a support service office to help students with learning disabilities access the resources they need to succeed. The services are outlined below.Level of SupportDescriptionBa...

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  • Academic Expectations & Self Advocacy: High School vs College

    June 27th, 2018


    Academic Expectations & Self Advocacy: High School vs College
    Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities.  Making the leap from high school to college can be overwhelming for students. The transition can be easier if they know what to expect in college. This table outlines what ...

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  • Comparison of the SAT and ACT

    June 21st, 2018


    Comparison of the SAT and ACT
    Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities. Most colleges accept both SAT and ACT test scores. Use this comparison of the two tests to decide which is best for you or your student. SAT IACTGeneral InformationTest length: three hours (pl...

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  • Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities

    June 21st, 2018


    Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities
    Applying to college can be a stressful, time-consuming journey for students and their families that requires travel, hours of research and essay writing, gathering transcripts, recommendations, and other documentation, and filling out forms and applications—lots of them. Students with learning...

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  • Accessing Learning Disability Services in College

    December 14th, 2017


    Accessing Learning Disability Services in College
    By Grace Daley When you make the transition from high school to college, many parts of life will change. Maybe you’ll go to school in a new county, province, state, or country. Certainly, your schedule will be different than anything you've experienced. You’ll make new friends. Yo...

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  • Writing the College Essay

    June 19th, 2017


    Writing the College Essay
    "Summer is a great time for students to begin the essay-writing process, when they aren't juggling academics, extracurriculars, and college applications." Writing the college essay is a demanding and often overwhelming task for students. Summer is a great time for students to begin the essay-wr...

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  • Making the Most of Your Summer

    May 15th, 2017


    Making the Most of Your Summer
    Read more posts about Navigating the College Admissions Process for Students with Learning Disabilities. Tips for Rising Seniors & Their ParentsRising seniors will be busy this fall exploring many different post-secondary options. Students and parents can work together over the summer to prepare...

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  • An Empty Seat at the Table

    March 3rd, 2014


    An Empty Seat at the Table
    Submitted by Rick Lavoie, Author, Lecturer, Consultant Preparing Your Child (and You) for Transition to College For 30 years, I served as an administrator of residential schools for Special Needs students. One of my responsibilities was designing the Autumn Arrival Day…the day that parents dropp...

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