Ask the Experts

Learning Differences & the Junior Year Crunch

Tues, Sept 9
7pm ET
Elizabeth C. Hamblet
College LD Expert
Lisa Bain Carlton
College MatchPoint
Jed Applerouth
Applerouth Education
Jenna Berk
Applerouth Education
Drew Heilpern
Summit Educational Group

Support Your Student's Most Important Year Yet

Junior year brings more pressure and bigger decisions - especially for students with learning differences.

In this free webinar—hosted by Lisa Bain Carlton of ESM Prep | College MatchPoint—you’ll get expert advice on how to help your student stay organized, manage stress, and prepare for testing—with strategies tailored to how they learn best.

Learning Differences and the Junior Year Crunch

Thriving Academically and Navigating College Admissions

Tues, Sept 9
7pm ET

Can’t Make it Live? No problem!
Sign up anyway, and we’ll send you the recording.

What You'll Learn

Support for academic, emotional, and personal growth

Executive Function Foundations

How to support key skills like organization, time management, and task initiation.

Standardized Test Strategies

How to prepare students with learning differences for the SAT and ACT.

Academic Planning Tools

Strategies to stay on track with coursework and reduce stress throughout the year.

Balancing Academics and Well-Being

Tips for supporting mental health and building self-advocacy skills.

Ready to Help Your Student Thrive?

Meet the Panel

Elizabeth C. Hamblet
Speaker, Author
College LD Expert

With over 20 plus years in college disability services, Elizabeth helps families prepare students with learning disabilities for a successful college transition. She’s the author of Seven Steps to College Success: A Pathway for Students with Disabilities, and a nationally recognized speaker and advocate. Learn more at LDadvisory.com.

Lisa Bain Carlton
Founder & Senior College Coach
College MatchPoint

With over 25 years of experience, Lisa guides students—especially those with learning differences and mental health challenges—through a personalized college search process. She also mentors new consultants through UC Irvine’s College Counseling Program and serves on the Executive Committee of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).

Jed Applerouth
Founder & Educational Psychologist
Applerouth Education

With a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and as a Nationally Certified Counselor, Jed draws on decades of research to help students with learning differences succeed on the SAT, ACT, and PSAT. A nationally recognized standardized testing expert and sought-after speaker, he empowers families to make smart, individualized testing decisions.

Jenna Berk
Executive Function Coach & Elite Tutor
Applerouth Education

Since 2012, Jenna has coached students with learning differences, helping them strengthen executive function, reduce stress, and gain academic clarity. She also supports educational consultants in DC, Maryland, and Virginia as Applerouth’s IEC Account Manager.

Drew Heilpern
Academic Success & Testing Expert
Summit Educational Group

As Summit’s Chief Brand Ambassador, Drew guides families through academic and test prep strategies tailored to diverse learning profiles. With a Ph.D. in Immunology, years of tutoring experience, and expertise in cognitive science and student motivation, he crafts solutions that build both confidence and performance.

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Set your student up for a stronger school year.
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