This workshop will arm you with the information, the EF strategies, and the confidence that you and your child deserve.

The idea of college is so exciting for our kids. We dream about it. We save for it. There is so much potential for them to have the experiences and establish the connections that will invariably springboard them into adulthood.

At the same time, the college application process can feel like a boogie man. It is a scary unknown with so much at stake. To make matter worse, it requires an immense level of Executive Functioning: attention to detail, time management, organization, etc.

Within this workshop, you will learn everything you need to know about the application process and gain the executive functioning strategies needed to ensure less stress.

Here is what you need to know. 

What kind of workshop is this? 

This is a workshop for parents and students alike with low EF related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other compounding factors. Each workshop will:

• Have a maximum of 10 families 

• Last 90 minutes 

• Be both instructional and provide space to ask relevant questions related to the college application process.

What am I going to learn?

There are many moving parts to the application process, many big feelings, and many expectations. This workshop is aimed to arm you with the information and strategies to ensure that everyone’s experience is as smooth as possible, including:

The College Search Process

• Building a List: How do I build my list of college options?

• Submission Boundaries: How should I determine where to apply?

• Differentiating Needs & Values: Is this school a good fit for my ADHD?

Application Components

• Application Deadlines: What is the difference between Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision, and Rolling Admission?

• Digital Application Components: What items actually go into an application, and how do I submit them?

• Optional Application Components: How can I make my application stand out?

Approaching the Essays

• Primary & Supplementary Essays: How many essays do I have to write?

• Essay Topics: What should I write about?

• Self-Disclosure: Should I write about my ADHD, ASD, or Anxiety?

Fostering a Healthy Environment

• Reducing Tension: How do I communicate about this process without all the tension, anxiety, and threats (“Don’t you want to get into a good college? Shouldn’t you have done more by this point?”)?

• ADHD, Anxiety, EF, and Motivation: How can I avoid procrastinating and losing motivation?

• Establishing Working Routines: How do I manage school, and work, and relaxing with getting my college applications in on time?

When does it take place?

We are offering it on two different evenings: Thursday, April 24th and Tuesday, April 29th from 6-7:30 pm (CST).

Where does the group meet?

The workshop will be virtual, and you will receive a Zoom link when you sign up.  

Who should attend the workshop, Me or my child?

This workshop is intended for parents and students alike, and we hope that you both participate. Our goal is that you feel able to work as a team through this process, and that starts with aligning knowledge, strategies, and expectations. That said, if you, your spouse, or child are not able to attend, you will receive a video recording of the workshop to review at a better time.

Who is leading the workshop? 

The workshop is hosted by Dr. Caroline Crews, PhD. Caroline has 13 years of teaching experience, spanning elementary through college levels. Before joining Encompass, she was teaching at the University of Texas at Austin. In addition to providing one-on-one Executive Functioning support to students and young adults, she is running our College Readiness Program.

How do i learn more?

We’d love to talk to you! Email us at contact@encompassefct.com or schedule a call with us - HERE.