by admin | Dec 4, 2017 | Executive Functioning, General Advice, High School, Learning Differences, Life Skills
We hear about it all the time. It effects whether we get into college, whether we stay in college, and whether we graduate or not. Something that has so much power over our college career is certainly worth taking some time to understand. How to calculate it, what...
by admin | Oct 9, 2017 | Asperger's, Career Development, Vocation & Volunteering, College, Executive Functioning, General Advice, High School, Learning Differences, Life Skills, Students we Serve, Theraputic
Students admitted to Northwest College Support enjoy many adult freedoms, privileges, and responsibilities. At NWCS, it is the goal for students to live as independently as possible so that the students have the best chance at success after they move on from NWCS....
by admin | Sep 26, 2017 | Career Development, Vocation & Volunteering, College, Executive Functioning, General Advice, High School, Learning Differences, Life Skills
Flashcards can be an awesome study tool. Studies show that flashcards can be one of the most effective study strategies. However, like most tools and strategies, flashcards are only effective when used correctly. Follow the tips and directions outlined below, and you...
by admin | Sep 7, 2017 | College, Executive Functioning, General Advice, Learning Differences, Life Skills
Most majors in college require a crazy amount of reading. As a college student, you are expected to keep up with your textbook, and on top of that you may have articles or additional books to read. Now, multiply that by 6 (or however many classes you are taking)....
by admin | Aug 30, 2017 | Career Development, Vocation & Volunteering, College, General Advice, High School, Learning Differences, Life Skills, Students we Serve
Is it possible to be enrolled in Northwest College Support if you haven’t yet finished high school?! The answer is YES! While Northwest College Support aims primarily to support students at the college level, there are also several options available to students...
by admin | Aug 10, 2017 | Asperger's, Career Development, Vocation & Volunteering, College, Executive Functioning, General Advice, Learning Differences, Life Skills, Students we Serve, Theraputic
During my time working as an academic coach at Northwest College Support, it has been my job to teach students the skills needed to navigate post-secondary education and pursue their educational goals. While my students have been the direct recipients of knowledge in...
