A college plan built around how your student learns.
Most college advice assumes every student learns the same way. Megan helps families of students with learning differences find schools where they'll thrive, and guides them through every step of applying.
College Application ProcessRequesting SAT and ACT accommodations
Brainstorming and refining every essay
Deciding whether to mention a learning difference
Breaking deadlines into manageable steps
College Selection StrategyResearching disability services and support programs
Weighing class size, campus culture and fit
Choosing high school courses strategically
Organizing college tours and interviews
Scholarships & Financial AidMaximize merit scholarships
Understanding tuition, costs and financial aid
Financial aid timelines and requirements
Identifying scholarship opportunities
Meet Your College Admissions CounselorNearly 20 years teaching students who learn differently
Megan Watkins started as a classroom teacher in the South Bronx with Teach for America and holds a degree in Human Biology from Stanford. For nearly twenty years, she has prepared students with ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety and other learning differences for the SAT and ACT. She now brings that experience to college counseling, helping those same students find colleges where they'll thrive.
Megan works with every counseling family personally, from building a college list around the right support to essays, accommodations, applications and final decisions.
What to know before getting started
Not sure where to start? Reach out with any questions, or if you're ready to dive right in, schedule a free consultation today.
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The earlier the better. Starting in 9th or 10th grade leaves time to plan courses, testing and accommodations without a rush. That said, Megan also works with students who start the summer before senior year.
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No. It's where Megan has the most experience, but any student who wants individualized, one-on-one guidance is welcome.
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It depends on the student and their story. There's no single right answer, and Megan will help you make that decision together.
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Megan works with every counseling student personally. SAT and ACT prep is taught by our test prep instructor, who keeps Megan in the loop so the testing plan fits the college plan.
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Sessions are online by Zoom, so we can work with families anywhere.
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Every family's needs are different, so Megan walks through options and pricing during your free consultation, once she has a sense of what your student needs. Test prep packages and prices are listed on the Test Prep page.