by Elizabeth Hamblet | Apr 1, 2023 | College Preparation & Readiness, Strategies for College Success
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...
by Elizabeth Hamblet | Mar 6, 2021 | College accommodations, College Disability Services Directors' Advice & Information, Parenting for College Success, Strategies for College Success
Introduction “I find extended time for exams doesn’t help if I don’t know the content.” In response to a colleague’s survey of students registered with his college’s disability services office, one student reflected honestly on his experience. This comment points to...
by Elizabeth Hamblet | Mar 6, 2021 | College Disability Services Directors' Advice & Information, College Preparation & Readiness, Strategies for College Success
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...
by Elizabeth Hamblet | Mar 5, 2021 | College Disability Services Directors' Advice & Information, Strategies for College Success
Introduction In another post on my blog, disability service directors I interviewed for my book talk about what qualities they see in students who are successful at college. It’s equally important to know what they see in students who aren’t successful, too, so that...
by Elizabeth Hamblet | Mar 1, 2021 | College Disability Services Directors' Advice & Information, College Preparation & Readiness, Strategies for College Success
Introduction While the increased academic demands at college affect all students making the transition to that environment, the demands may have even more of an impact on students with disabilities. So how can they find success there? When I wrote my book, I...
