Summary
College application guide for teens 14-18 with ASD covering deadlines, essays, recommendations, financial aid, and interviews. Includes 12-week timeline, disability office contact templates, sensory-friendly campus visit checklists, and interview scripts for managing executive function demands.
Key Points
College applications overwhelm teens with tight deadlines, personal essays, recommendation letters, financial forms, campus visits, and pressure to explain your strengths. This guide breaks the process into a realistic 12-week system with sensory checkpoints and clear steps. Contact the disability accommodations office first, then research colleges, fill applications, write essays, handle financial aid, and prepare for interviews. The goal: predictable steps, visual timelines, external support, and no shame about needing help.