I’ve had some listeners request that I provide some help and resources for parents of teens with learning differences who are planning to attend college. I am fortunate to have crossed paths with an expert in this field and she is joining me in this episode. My guest today is Debbie Cinquemani of Guide Us Educational Services. Debbie specializes in working with students with learning differences, an area of college counseling that is vastly underserved. She is passionate about finding every student the school that is their best fit. In this episode, Debbie and I talk about when and how to begin the college planning process, how the landscape of college admissions is changing, and the importance of finding a school that is the best fit for your teen. Debbie provides valuable advice for parents about determining your teen’s college readiness and why it’s so critical for teens to be authentic when writing their college essays. There’s something here for every parent of teens, so be sure to take a listen.
About Debbie Cinquemani
Debbie Cinquemaniis the owner of Guide Us Educational Services. A former high school college counselor, Debbie helped thousands of students prep for the college admissions process before starting her own business 15 years ago. Today, as a private college counselor, she provides students with individualized, one-on-one college counseling services to successfully navigate their academic journey. Debbie specializes in working with students with learning disabilities, an area of college counseling that is vastly underserved, and is passionate about finding every student the school that is their best fit.
Episode Highlights
- Where to research college programs for students with learning differences
- Considerations to keep in mind when choosing a college
- When and how to begin the college planning process
- The importance of being authentic when applying to colleges
- Finding a school that’s the right fit for your teen
- Determining your teen’s college-readiness
- Why every teen should hold a job during high school
- Connecting with colleges virtually during COVID-19
- The changing landscape of college admissions
- Be realistic when choosing a college
- It’s a great time to consider a gap year
Resources
Guide Us Educational Services website: http://www.guideusinc.com/
Guide US Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GuideUsInc
Contact Debbie: debbie@guideusinc.com