YCBK 684: Advice For Students Who Struggle in School Because of Learning Differences

In this episode you will hear: Tara Williams-Advice for Students who Struggle in School because of learning differences-1 of 3 µ Lisa gives an overview of Tara's background and Tara adds some additional details about how she helps students be more organized µ Tara talks about the difficulties that neurodivergent students have when they transition to college; she shares the academic challenges and the social challenges µ Tara talks about a few of the accommodations that are approved for college, but many of them are not requiring student self-advocacy µ Tara talks about what her company does to help students who are struggling with organization and floundering with their grades in college µ Tara talks about specific strategies she employes to time management tactics µ Tara explains what body doubling is and why it can be so helpful. Chris Gruber, Dean of Admissions, Davidson College-Why Davidson College is Special Preview for Part 3 ¢ Chris talks about some of the most popular academic programs at Davidson and then he talks about some smaller programs that fly under the radar ¢ Chris talks about how Early Decision 1 differs from Early Decision 2 ¢ I ask Chris if they are feeling pressure from the current administration that impacts academic freedom ¢ Chris talks about how Davidson was the first liberal arts college in the country to offer generous financial packages without loans ¢ I ask Chris if there is more attention on AP scores for test optional students ¢ Chris talks about why so many colleges are getting rid of their required essays, beyond the Personal Statement ¢ Chris talks about why Davidson is now waving application fees ¢ Chris shares her thoughts on the role of the resume in the application ¢ Chris tells us what he has not shared about Davidson College ¢ Chris tells why Davidson and Dartmouth have a peer recommendation which is rare for colleges to ask for Recommended Resources JG Talks: Helping prospective and current college students achieve success Colleges that allow self-reporting of test scores Colleges that Allow Self-Reporting of SAT and ACT Scores Great source for questions about finances and college Edvisors: Financial Aid, Student Loans, Scholarships and Money Management FAFSA Walkthroughs Mark recommends Kentucky Higher Ed Association (short version) HB 257 FAFSA Walkthrough for 2027-2028 College Aid Pro (short version) 2027-2028 How to Fill Out Your FAFSA Tutorial Utah System of Higher Ed (medium length) (44) 2027-28 FAFSA Deep Di