This article offers additional thoughts about skills students can consider working on to prepare for the transition to college. At this time in the college application process for rising seniors, taking the coming school year to build these skills will allow for increased self-confidence, and a greater ability to manage expectations when you arrive on your college campus next fall.
For students with learning disabilities or other challenges such as autism or ADHD, planning for college can be a bit more complex. That is because there is the additional piece of support services to consider in creating a college list. When thinking about what support a student would benefit from in college, a great place to start is self-advocacy. When students are able to consistently advocate for their needs in a timely fashion, it is easier for students to transition to the independence of college. This video is a great resource to use in learning more about self-advocacy and the transition to college. It also speaks to the larger topic of college readiness, which is helpful information to have.
This article offers additional thoughts about skills students can consider working on to prepare for the transition to college. At this time in the college application process for rising seniors, taking the coming school year to build these skills will allow for increased self-confidence, and a greater ability to manage expectations when you arrive on your college campus next fall.
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