Supporting Students Beyond Their Transcript: A Conversation on College Admissions with Premium Prep
“One thing that I understand as a parent and a professional college admissions coach is that even when parents make mistakes in this process, it’s done with the best of intentions. That being said, one of the things that can be most problematic is being over-involved and taking over. [Your kids] are getting ready to be young adults — we want to make sure they know that we believe in them and they can do this.”
— Alyse Levine, founder Premium Prep College Counseling
At Meyerson Education Services, we believe that preparing for college is more than applications and acceptance letters—it’s about helping students become confident, capable, and independent learners.
We partnered with Premium Prep College Counseling for a recent webinar featuring a thoughtful and informative conversation between MES founder Miranda Meyerson and Premium Prep founder Alyse Levine. The recording is now available for families, students, and educators who want honest, expert insight into today’s college admissions process.
In this recording, you’ll learn:
What truly defines success in the college application journey.
How Premium Prep uses data, strategy, and student-counselor matching to personalize the process.
Guidance for supporting neurodivergent students in the application process and when choosing a school, including those with ADHD, dyslexia, or executive functioning challenges.
What families should ask colleges to ensure an emotionally safe and inclusive campus experience.
Whether you're just beginning the college process or in the middle of it, this recording offers the clarity, compassion, and real-world strategies our communities need.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00-3:15 Introduction
3:15 – Success metrics – beyond admissions, what are other success points
6:40 – Family network support – how families are involved (or not) in the application process
10:07 – Counselor <> Student matching – the process of getting the right mentor
13:00 – Data – how data is used in the application process to set you students up for success
19:55 – Neurodivergent support – supporting all students with all abilities through the application process
24:10 – Neurodivergent School matching – finding the schools that will be the most supportive of learning differences
27:29 – Common mistakes – touching on common mistakes people make when going through the admissions process
34:50 – Anxiety about neurodivergent college placement – How to manage anxiety around whether or not your neurodivergent student
37:45 – Being a minority on campus – choosing colleges that keep your kids safe & proud of their heritage
43:50 – Conclusion & ways to get in touch with Premium Prep
