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Ep 127: Yes, Your Complex Kid WILL Get Into College!
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Will your neurodiverse child get into college? According to college admissions consultant Michelle McAnaney, the answer is a resounding YES! But just when you think it's all figured out, a sudden twist leaves parents wondering if they're truly prepared for the transition to college life...
Michelle McAnaney founded The College Spy® with this mission: Help students identify colleges that are a good fit for them and get accepted.
Michelle is an expert in college admissions and a leader in her field. She has over 20 years of experience as an educator, counselor and consultant, assisting students in making smart choices to reach their full potential. She is current on the latest trends in college admissions.
Her extensive admissions knowledge is coupled with firsthand experience with the colleges and universities your student will be considering. She visits approximately 40 colleges each year, attending information sessions and open houses, taking tours and meeting with admissions officers.
Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Michelle McAnaney about navigating the college admissions process with your complex teen.
12 Tips for Parenting a Complex Teen
From the experts at ImpactParents (and the moms of 6 young adults!), we promise you this: it’s not too late. In this FREE guide you’ll learn 12 fool-proof tips to improve conversations and reconnect with your teens so you can guide them to become independent and successful. Parents all over the world have better relationships with their teens using these tools. You can, too!
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
- Keys to a smooth transition from high school to college for complex kids.
- Grasp a better understanding of college disability services and accommodations available.
- Fostering independence and managing anxiety to ensure college success.
- Remember that your child will change and grow over time, so keep researching and understanding all the options available.
- Encourage your child to take ownership of the process as much as possible, but be there to support and guide them as needed.
Connect with Michelle:
Related Links:
- Parents of College Bound Students with LDs, ADHD and ASD Facebook Group
- College Admissions 101 (parents of 9-11) for Parents of Neurodivergent Students Course
- Ep 79 Leveling The Playing Field: Accommodations in HS and College
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