Tailored, strategic support for students who learn differently
At Spark Admissions, we believe every student is unique — and so are the paths to their best-fit colleges. We specialize in helping students with ADHD, dyslexia, executive-functioning needs, test anxiety, or other learning differences through high-touch, specialized guidance that respects how the student learns and how colleges evaluate applications.Â
Why a customized approach matters
Students with learning differences often face additional academic, testing, and narrative challenges — but also bring distinctive strengths, resilience, and creativity. With the right strategy, these students can shine in the college-admissions process. Spark’s consultants develop a customized, multi-year plan that translates a student’s experiences into a compelling admissions story.
By working with our team, students, and families can:
Build a personalized roadmap that integrates learning-style support, academic planning, and college-application readiness
Choose colleges with strong support services and inclusive cultures aligned with the student’s needs
Receive dedicated academic-skills coaching (organization, study habits, time management)
Develop testing strategies and accommodation plans to maximize performance and fairness
Frame their learning difference as a distinctive asset in essays, recommendations and applications
Build a personalized roadmap that integrates learning-style support, academic planning and college-application readiness
Choose colleges with strong support services and inclusive cultures aligned with the student’s needs
Receive dedicated academic-skills coaching (organization, study habits, time management)
Develop testing strategies and accommodation plans to maximize performance and fairness
Frame their learning difference as a distinctive asset in essays, recommendations and applications
Expert insight for diverse learners
Our counselors bring deep experience supporting students with a range of learning differences. At Spark we combine empathy, expertise, and admissions insight to help students flourish.Â
With the right advisor, learning differences become a distinctive component of a strong application — not an obstacle.
 Schedule a Consultation to learn more about our consultants and services. To learn more about our prices and packages, please select the link below based on your child’s current grade level:
With the right advisor, learning differences become a distinctive component of a strong application — not an obstacle.
 Schedule a Consultation to learn more about our consultants and services. To learn more about our prices and packages, please select the link below based on your child’s current grade level:
We’ve helped countless students find, apply to, and gain admission at colleges and universities that are the right fit for their learning styles.
Nina*
Nina came to Spark Admissions as a high school junior who had recently been diagnosed with dyslexia—a learning difference typically identified much earlier in life.
The diagnosis explained why, despite being an exceptionally smart student with a stellar profile, Nina struggled with her test scores and the extensive reading in her Advanced Placement classes.
Not defeated, Nina had high aspirations for both college and her career. Her parents turned to Spark Admissions for a personalized plan to help her achieve her admissions goals.
What We Did
Nina’s Spark Admissions counselor:
Worked with her to tailor an application strategy that fit her personality, academic strengths, and passion for gender and women’s studies;
Pivoted to a new standardized testing plan through which Nina improved her test results;
Suggested classes to help Nina round out her academic profile during senior year;
Provided guidance as she identified and secured an internship and college-level coursework that helped her deepen and further develop her interest areas;
Worked with Nina to evaluate and prioritize her college list based on her learning style and academic goals;
Helped her contextualize her late diagnosis on college applications and use it to demonstrate her perseverance, positive attitude, and desire to inspire other women.
Admissions Result
Nina was accepted to Tufts University, her top-choice school, as well as Wesleyan University and the University of Connecticut.
*Student’s name changed for privacy
Matthew*
Matthew was a student with ADHD and dyslexia who began working with Spark Admissions at the end of his sophomore year.
His family sought our team’s guidance to help Matthew identify and hone his interests, create compelling college applications that highlighted his strengths, and ultimately identify—and earn admission to—the colleges that were the best fit for his academic goals and learning style.
What We Did
Matthew’s Spark Admissions counselor:
Assisted him in exploring, identifying, and building upon his academic and extracurricular interests;
Developed a standardized testing plan that would position Matthew to achieve his best possible scores;
Helped him find and secure a nonprofit internship in his area of academic interest;
Helped create a college list reflective of his learning style and academic and personal goals;
Provided expert guidance and detailed feedback on Matthew’s admissions essays and application materials to ensure their flawless completion.
Admissions Result
Matthew was accepted Early Decision to Tulane University, his top-choice school.
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