Join us for an interview with Lisa Delfino, The College Spy’s academic coach for students with learning differences. As a Nationally Board Certified (NBCT) Exceptional Needs Specialist, Lisa is certified to teach students with mild and moderate learning differences. Listen to learn how to help your student during the third quarter slump (hint: It’s on their back!). You’ll also discover the best time to start academic coaching and how to shift your goals to prioritize independence and organization over grades and exams. 

Also in this episode:

Admission Tip of the Day: On campus visits, always ask about upcoming changes planned for the campus. This is a quick way to learn what is important to this college now and where they will make investments going forward. 

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College Spotlight: College of Charleston

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Key points in this episode

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2:56 Meet Lisa Delfino

3:51 How to help your neurodivergent student stay motivated through the year (especially 3rd quarter)

4:57 The first place to help your student get organized - “Let’s clean out your backpack!”

6:58 How to make a checklist to help students deal with feelings of overwhelm

9:11 Lisa and Michelle’s thoughts on digital vs. paper tools

11:20 What is academic life coaching - learning, time management, anxiety

15:25 Reminding parents that ‘all kids grow up’

16:09 Why 10th grade is the sweet spot for starting academic coaching

21:54 Helping parents pull back

24:15 Redefining success from grades to practicing independence

26:44 College Admissions 101 details

28:49 College Spy Tip of the Day

29:16 College Spotlight: College of Charleston

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Read the podcast transcript: https://thecollegespy.com/s/The-College-Spy-Podcast-Episode-13-Transcript.pdf

Learn more about Lisa Delfino: https://thecollegespy.com/meet-the-team

Register for the next College Admissions 101 session: https://thecollegespy.com/coursesandcamps/college-admissions-101

Learn more about The College Spy and the admissions advisory services offered by Michelle and her team -- Go to The College Spy Website

Contact Michelle McAnaney at [email protected]