Free resources
Free Resources for the Neurodivergent College Journey
A curated library for the neurodivergent college journey — our own free tools plus the organizations we point families to every week.
Start here — our free tools
Built by Beyond Common, free for every family.
- Admissions Essay Readiness CheckAn honest score and coaching-style feedback on a college essay draft, in minutes.
- The Beyond Common blogPractical guides on accommodations, 504/IEP, essays, and the neurodivergent college journey.
- Does a 504 Plan Carry Over to College?The guide every family asks for first.
- Preparing for the College TransitionA practical year-by-year readiness roadmap.
Understanding learning differences
Trusted organizations for understanding ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities.
- Understood.orgPlain-language guides for learning and thinking differences, preschool through adulthood.
- CHADDThe national resource on ADHD — research, support groups, and toolkits.
- Learning Disabilities Association of AmericaAdvocacy, state chapters, and practical resources for families.
- Child Mind InstituteClinician-written guides on learning, anxiety, and mental health for kids and teens.
- ADDitude MagazineDeep library of ADHD strategies for school, home, and college.
Rights, plans & documentation
Know what the law provides — and what changes after high school.
- WrightslawThe definitive plain-English resource on special-education law, IEPs, and 504 plans.
- U.S. Dept. of Education — OCRCivil-rights protections for students with disabilities, including Section 504.
- College Board — Accommodations (SSD)How to request testing accommodations for the SAT, PSAT, and AP exams.
- ACT AccommodationsRequesting accommodations for the ACT.
College disability supports
Where to research how colleges actually support neurodivergent students.
- AHEADThe professional association behind college disability-services offices.
- Think CollegeCollege options and search tools for students with intellectual disabilities.
- DO-IT (Univ. of Washington)Research-backed resources on disability, technology, and college success.
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN)Accommodation ideas that carry from classroom to career.
Wellbeing & the transition
Mental health and independence matter as much as admissions.
- JED FoundationEmotional-health and transition-to-college resources for teens and young adults, including Set to Go.
- Active MindsPeer mental-health awareness on high-school and college campuses.
- Federal Student AidThe official source for FAFSA and financial-aid planning.
External organizations are listed as a courtesy and are not affiliated with Beyond Common Consulting, LLC.
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