Learning Disabilities

Applying to college is stressful enough as it is For students who learn differently—those with diagnosed learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, and related conditions—the process can be even more difficult. The team at College MatchPoint is here to guide you and your family through the college admissions process. We have experience working with students with ADHD, Asperger’s, Dyslexia, depression, and anxiety.



For students who learn differently—those with diagnosed learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, and related conditions—this process can be even more difficult. The team at College MatchPoint is here to guide you and your family through the college admissions process. We have experience working with students with ADHD, Asperger’s, dyslexia, depression, and anxiety. Led by Lisa Bain Carlton, a national expert in college placement for students with learning disabilities and/or mental health issues, our team has successfully placed students with a wide range of learning disabilities into colleges across the country.

LD PLANNING SERVICES INCLUDE:

• Review of psychoeducational testing
• Assessment of transcript, standardized testing, and extracurricular activities
• College readiness assessment
• Strategies for developing self-advocacy and independence
• Exploration of careers and college majors
• Development of college criteria list
• Balanced college list with appropriate learning support
• Guidance and tools for college research
• Guidance toward a well-written college resume
• Intensive one-on-one writing coach throughout the college essay process
• Adapted college application process
• Customized application plan with tracking of key deadlines and milestones

BENEFITS OF LEARNING DISABILITIES SERVICES:

• Experts in guiding students with learning differences through the college admissions process
• Skilled in adapted college planning process to learning disabilities, including essay and application process
• Ongoing contacts with college disability offices
• Long history of successful college placements for students with learning disabilities

By choosing our Learning Disabilities service, the College Essay Coaching & Application service, you’ll have a group of trained experts to guide your student through each step of the college admissions process. We are skilled in adapting the college planning process to each student’s specific needs, and we have ongoing communications with college disability offices. We will be sure your student feels confident and excited about college, and our long history of successful college placements for students with learning disabilities highlights our dedication to these students.