High School and College Acceptance

Trying to get into college can feel like an uphill battle, but every obstacle you face is shaping your resilience. It's not just about reaching the destination—it's about becoming stronger and more determined with every step you take.

At Unfold Psychology, our Executive Functioning Specialists are dedicated to empowering high school students as they navigate the complex and often overwhelming college application process. We understand that strong executive functioning skills are crucial not only for creating compelling applications but also for building a foundation for success in higher education and beyond.

At Unfold Psychology, we believe that the benefits of executive function coaching extend far beyond the college application process. The skills and strategies our students develop are invaluable tools that will serve them well throughout their academic careers and professional lives. Our goal is not just to help students create strong college applications, but to foster independence, resilience, and self-efficacy that will support their success in college and beyond.

Through our personalized coaching, students learn to approach the college application process with confidence, organization, and purpose. They develop the ability to manage complex projects, meet deadlines, and make informed decisions – all skills that are essential for success in higher education. At Unfold Psychology, we’re committed to helping students not just get into college, but to thrive once they’re there, equipped with the executive functioning skills necessary for lifelong success.

An unorganized application is an ignored application

At Unfold Psychology, our Executive Functioning Specialists understand the critical role that executive function skills play in the college, High School and Graduate School application process. Having spoken with hundreds of admissions officers, we have discovered the majority of applications are never even reviewed because the applicant failed to “follow the directions.” The students who seem like “shoe-in’s” for certain skills are often rejected not because they are not a good fit, but because their application didn’t meet the standards expected by the school – the expectation that their students can follow basic instructions. We know how hard you work, and how much education means to you and your future, that we want to help you ensure your achievements are reviewed.

Following directions is just one way in which low EF can impact an applicants ‘chances.’ Executive function challenges can limit a student's ability to get into good schools in several ways:

Application Completion: Students with executive function difficulties may struggle to manage the complex, multi-step process of college applications. They might miss deadlines, overlook important details, or fail to complete all required components of the application.

Essay Quality: Poor planning and organization skills can result in rushed, disjointed, or incomplete essays that fail to effectively showcase the student’s strengths and unique qualities.

Standardized Test Performance: Difficulties with time management and attention can negatively impact standardized test scores, which are still considered by many colleges.

Extracurricular Involvement: Students may struggle to consistently participate in and excel at extracurricular activities due to challenges with time management and follow-through.

Academic Performance: Long-term executive function challenges can result in lower grades or inconsistent academic performance, which are key factors in college admissions.