Strategic Guidance for the College Transition
You’ve spent years advocating for your child—now college expects them to do it alone.
I help families increase chances of documentation being accepted and accommodations being in place and teach students exactly how to ask for what they need—so they don’t struggle silently or miss critical support.
Worried your student’s documentation or self-advocacy skills aren’t ready for college?
Helping Your Student Thrive in College
Are you worried that...
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Your student will fall through the cracks without the support you provided in high school?
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Their IEP, 504 plan, or documentation won’t be accepted by the college?
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They won’t know how to ask for accommodations without oversharing or feeling embarrassed?
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You’ll get the panic call because something went wrong and you won’t know how to help?
You’re not alone.
The transition to college support systems can be confusing and overwhelming—for both students and parents. Colleges expect students to self-advocate, but many aren’t prepared to navigate the complex accessibility process on their own.
Here’s how I help your family:
Ensure documentation is complete so accommodations start on time.
Teach your student how to communicate their needs confidently without feeling pressured to disclose more than they want.
Guide your family through the college accommodation process to reduce confusion and stress.
Meet Your Transition Strategist
I’m Elena Wisniewski, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor specializing in the transition to higher education. I help families ensure documentation is accepted by colleges and teach students how to confidently communicate their needs so they can move from high school support to true college independence.
SERVICES
01.FREE STRATEGY CALL
Transitioning from high school to college is a big step. In this short, friendly call we’ll talk about your student’s current goals and challenges, share how my firsthand university experience can support their path, and recommend the best next steps for your family. This is an exploratory strategy-fit conversation, not a formal audit.
02.DOCUMENTATION AUDIT - $295
Is your child’s paperwork college-ready? I’ll review IEP/504 and evaluations, flag missing functional limitation language, confirm clinical rationale, and give a brief action plan to secure accommodations before Day 1.
03.SELF-ADVOCACY TRAINING - $250
College success takes a new set of skills and parents play an important role in helping students prepare. In this 60-minute “insider” session, I guide students (and their families) on how to confidently take ownership of the college experience. We’ll cover the key questions to ask before committing to a school, how to effectively work with the Disability Office, and when and how students should communicate their needs to professors.
04.TRANSITION ROADMAP PROGRAM - $995
A personalized, step-by-step plan to help your student secure and use college accommodations with confidence. In this 4-session intensive, we cover working with accessibility offices, communicating with professors, and building self-advocacy skills. Includes a documentation audit and two follow-ups to support a smooth, successful transition.