College Prep and Counseling at Fairhill School. 100% Acceptance Rate for Students with Learning Differences
Fairhill School’s college prep and counseling program has achieved a 100% college acceptance rate by combining rigorous academics with individualized guidance designed specifically for students with learning differences. Our North Dallas program ensures that every graduate is prepared, confident, and supported through every step of the journey to higher education.
- 100% college and post-secondary acceptance rate
- Expert counselors specializing in learning difference accommodations
- Comprehensive SAT/ACT preparation with specialized strategies
- Individualized college selection and application support
55
Years Serving North Dallas
16
Acres of Campus
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
100%
College Acceptance Rate
Our Approach
A Proven Approach to College Success
College counseling at Fairhill begins early in high school and continues through graduation. The program provides systematic preparation that includes academic planning, standardized test readiness, college research, application support, and transition guidance. This comprehensive approach ensures students with learning differences are fully prepared for post-secondary success.
Our counselors understand that students with learning differences need specialized guidance in communicating their strengths, understanding their accommodations, and identifying colleges with strong disability support services. That expertise is what sets Fairhill’s program apart.
Planning
Individualized College Planning
Every student’s college plan is built around their learning profile, academic strengths, personal interests, and post-secondary goals. Counselors meet regularly with students and families to review progress, adjust goals, and ensure all preparation activities stay on track.
The planning process includes assessment of strengths and challenges, career interest exploration, identification of best-fit college environments, and development of realistic timelines for applications and testing.
Preparation & Selection
Academic Preparation
Fairhill's college prep curriculum includes rigorous coursework that builds the academic foundation students need to succeed in higher education. Students develop study skills, research abilities, critical thinking, and independent learning strategies while learning to advocate for their own needs.
Standardized Test Preparation
SAT and ACT preparation at Fairhill addresses the unique needs of students with learning differences. Instruction covers content review, test-taking strategies, accommodation planning, and practice under extended time conditions. Individualized preparation based on each student's learning profile has resulted in significant score improvements.
College Selection and Research
Counselors help students research and evaluate colleges based on academic programs, disability services quality, campus culture, size, and geographic preferences. Campus visit planning, interview preparation, and disclosure guidance help students make informed decisions about where to apply and enroll.
Support
Application and Essay Support
Application support includes assistance with every component: personal statements, supplemental essays, recommendation coordination, and submission tracking. Essay coaching helps students develop compelling narratives that communicate their learning difference experiences as strengths while demonstrating their potential for success.
Disclosure
Learning Difference Disclosure and Advocacy
Counselors provide expert guidance about when, how, and what to share regarding learning differences during the application and enrollment process. Students learn to present their differences as assets and develop self-advocacy skills they will use throughout college.
Preparation for college disability services includes documentation updates, accommodation planning, and practice communicating with disability offices. Students graduate knowing how to access the support they need immediately upon enrollment.
Scholarships
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial guidance covers FAFSA completion, scholarship searches (including scholarships specifically for students with learning differences), and financial planning that helps families make informed decisions about college investment.
Support
Transition Support
College transition planning addresses dormitory living, meal planning, study strategies, social skills, and time management. Family education helps parents understand how to support college students with learning differences while encouraging appropriate independence.
Graduate
Graduate Success
Fairhill alumni thrive at colleges and universities nationwide, earning degrees, academic honors, and career success that demonstrates learning differences do not limit achievement. Alumni often return to campus to share their experiences and encourage current students.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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