P&P Episode 180: Catie Costello "How to Identify and Access the Support Available to you in College"

The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college. On today's show, Alexis talks to Alexis Avila talks to Catie Costello educational consultant at College Options, a Comprehensive College Consulting & Admissions firm in Sudbury, MA. Catie talks about how to best identify and Access the Support Available to you in College, especially for students with learning challenges. Catie’s tips on how to identify a college with good support services: 1. Visit the college website to get info 2. Look at staff levels for support services 3. Ask about the role faculty play with support services 4. Visit the campuses and schedule an additional appointment with support services, and come armed with questions Catie’s tips on how to best take advantage of support available in college: 1. Partner with support services team 2. Partner with the faculty and professors for each of your classes Catie’s tips for teens preparing for transitioning from teen to young adulthood: Become familiar with your learning profile! Listen to my other podcast Episode #50 with Linda Katz on Helping Students with Learning Challenges Find the Right Fit College Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education! For more information visit: Prepped and Polished.com. Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes!