Navigating College Admissions for Students with Learning Differences Online
This seminar is designed for all high school students and their parents, with an emphasis on students who have current 504 plans or IEPs. The seminar explores how learning differences are supported at the college level, including an overview of the tiers of academic and disability support offered across institutions. Families will learn how and when to communicate with colleges during the application process, how to prepare strategically for admissions, and how to identify colleges that are the best academic and personal fit. The seminar also provides guidance on navigating the application process with confidence, empowering students to make informed, self-advocating choices about their college journey.
- Date:
- Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Time:
- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Branch:
- Virtual
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- Virtual Programs
About the Speaker: Gabrielle Cayton founded Ready to Launch, Educational Consulting following a 20-year career in Educational Research & Development for such organizations as Sesame Workshop, Educational Testing Service (ETS) and TERC. Her guiding philosophy is that the goal of the college admissions process is not only to get accepted, but to get accepted, attend, and graduate from a college where the student will thrive and emerge as the adult they wish to be.
Gabrielle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from MIT, a Ph.D. in STEM Education from Tufts University, and a certificate in College Admissions Consulting from the University of California at Berkeley. She is also a WOW Certified College Essay Coach.