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my son is 16 and will be starting to look at colleges, he has ADHD, I would like to know what colleges are out there that offer specialized instructors/counslors for these students that have this type of learning disabilitie. he also plays sports, Football, and Baseball, he is very interested in attending a school that he will be able to participate in the sports. We are interested in Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas area.
Dear Kristin,
Many of the students we work with have learning disability or ADHD diagnoses. The diagnosis itself doesn't need to limit your search. We work with matching students with colleges that meet their needs in other areas and then screen those schools for their learning support programs. It's likely that whatever services and support your son has in high school will be available in college, he'll just need to be more assertive and take responsibility to make sure that he gets what he needs. The difference between high school and college is that in college the teachers don't seek out kids to help them, the students need to seek help themselves.
Identify the specific services your son needs and then when you visit colleges arrange to meet with the learning support staff to assess whether or not they'll be able to meet his needs.
Please make sure that you're on top of getting testing accommodations for his college entrance exams if that's the type of service he gets in high school. It usually takes a while to complete the ACT paperwork and get approval.
Best wishes. We provide comprehensive college search and application support. You can check out our services and qualifications at CollegeConnectors.com
Valerie Broughton
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Valerie 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.
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