Strategies for College Success
Unofficial Glossary of Typical College Terminology
Introduction The vocabulary used at the college level can be confusing and intimidating. High schools can do all students a favor by introducing and explaining these terms. Doing this can help students by letting them know about elements of the college experience of...
Accommodations Alone Aren’t the Key To College Success For Students with Disabilities
“…if students don’t know understand what’s been discussed in class and covered in the readings, it doesn’t matter how much time they get to take the test. A lot should happen before students take a test.”
College Disability Services Directors’ Advice for Students
Introduction When students with disabilities transition to college, they will have to adjust to the new environment. Like their typical peers, they will likely have to find new ways to study and learn. And if they want to receive accommodations, they will also have to...
Why Aren’t Some Students with Disabilities Successful at College?
“… when something goes wrong in college, they blame everyone else. They don’t recognize that it’s their decisions whether or not to reach out for resources, how they use time, etc., that make the difference in their level of success.”
What Makes Students with Disabilities Successful at College
“They understand their disability, understand their functional limitations and can communicate them. They can advocate for their needs.”