LEARNING DIFFERENCES

Learning differences and learning disabilities should not hinder a child from getting the best education. With proper guidance, they can also gain admission to the top schools that are fit for them. As private school consultants, we believe that the key to success when it comes to admissions is early preparation. Parents need to set realistic goals and seek the help of professional private school consultants to guide them throughout the admissions process.

Cardinal Education works with children with ADHD, dyslexia, executive dysfunction, and other learning deficits such as visual, auditory, and verbal processing difficulties. Our educational consultants, academic coaches, and tutors work as a team to create an individualized program that meets the needs of the student.

We offer the following programs:

Academic Coaching

Our academic coaches help students with learning differences cope with their everyday lives in school. Executive function plays a major role in leading students toward academic success, and we are experts in helping them develop executive function skills. They are taught how to prioritize and organize their tasks, set up their calendars, and manage their time. Our goal is to create a healthy work-life balance with less stress to build satisfaction and self-confidence.

Tutoring

Our tutors provide enrichment activities to support students with their academic coursework. We offer tutoring in different subjects to facilitate learning and improve their grades. We understand that for children with learning differences, classroom instruction is not enough because of the nature by which they learn more effectively. One-on-one tutoring creates a more conducive learning environment because they can focus more on their lessons with fewer distractions.

Test Prep

Our Test Prep program teaches students how to study effectively for standardized tests to get the highest score possible. We provide comprehensive study guides and materials that cover different aspects of the tests. We also teach test-taking skills and strategies so students have confidence and perform better on each area of the test. We make sure that students with learning differences have the same competitive advantage as others.

Program in Writing and Reading

We have developed a customized writing and reading program that not only helps students cope with their daily academic requirements but also prepares them for the essay and personal statement sections of their diagnostic tests and their applications. We have a plethora of books and other reading materials that are age-appropriate and skill-level-based.

Interview Preparation

We know how the admissions interview process goes and what responses admissions officers value. Our interview preparation is a series of mock interview sessions that equip families and students with the skills to handle different scenarios, and teach techniques on how to answer commonly asked admission interview questions.

We help students with ADHD, dyslexia, executive dysfunction, and other learning deficits such as visual, auditory, and verbal processing difficulties.

Accommodations for children with learning differences or learning disabilities are modifications in how concepts are presented to facilitate teaching and acquisition of knowledge. Because all of our programs are one-on-one, our educational consultants, academic coaches, and tutors can create individualized plans of instruction that are tailored to the needs of each student. Everything from choosing enrichment materials, setting the schedule, selecting the venue, and designing the modality of instruction are thought of and planned to ensure optimal results.

It depends on the school you are applying to. Colleges and private schools have different requirements and how they evaluate and process applicants with learning differences. Before making a school list, spend a lot of time researching their admission requirements, curriculum, and overall school culture to know if they incorporate accommodations into their system. The right school will determine your child’s success. Many students with learning differences get accepted to top-tier universities, but they can only succeed with proper support.

Generally speaking, disability disclosure is not required for students with learning differences. However, if there are aspects of the academic record like grades or GPA that need to be explained, it might be better to disclose the learning differences to give admissions officers more context and evaluate your application with considerations in mind. In such cases, an applicant may provide more information in the last section of the Common App.

LEARNING DIFFERENCES

Academic Coaching

Tutoring

Test Prep

Program in Writing and Reading

Interview Preparation

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