AboutValerie Broughton Expertise I can advise high school students and their parents on every aspect of the college search, application, admissions and financial aid processes.
Experience Currently, and for the past ten years, I've served the Midwest as a private college counselor guiding hundreds of families and students through the college admissions maze, matching them with the colleges where the students will thrive and succeed. Prior to starting my own practice, I was a faculty member and administrator at several colleges and universities. Prior to completing my PhD. I taught high school math and was a guidance counselor at a community college.
Organizations I'm a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, a member of the Higher Educational Consultants Association, and the Minnesota Chapter of the Association of College Admissions Counselors. I'm proud of the fact that I've earned the designation of Certified Educational Planner.
Publications Strictly High School was a publication for high school students and I had a monthly column in that paper. Copies of those articles are available on www.CollegeConnectors.com.
I'm a regular contributor to the KARE 11 morning program where I discuss college admissions topics. Those clips are available on the College Connectors website also.
Education/Credentials My bachelor's degree is in Math Education. My master's degree is in Counseling. My PhD is in Educational Research and Evaluation.
Awards and Honors I was selected and participated in the Harvard University Institute for Educational Management and was supported by a Bush Fellowship for this program. The Duluth Chamber of Commerce selected me as a Leadership Duluth participant.
Past/Present Clients You can see some testimonials from past clients at www.CollegeConnectors.com.
Question Hi, I was wondering if there are colleges on west coast, especially in California, that gear towards kids with ADD and /or auditory processing problems?
Answer Most colleges have offices that support students with learning disabilities. Some are better than others. Here's a link to a website that can advise you how to evaluate those services: http://academics.adelphi.edu/ldprog/howchoose.php
There is a most wonderful college that specializes in helping students understand their learning strengths and styles and prepares them for transfer to four year colleges. Landmark College in Vermont probably has the best track record for working successfully with students with all sorts of processing issues. Check it out at www.landmark.edu.
Best,
Valerie Broughton, PhD
College Connectors
1313 SE 5th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55413
