LANDMARK COLLEGE

Counselor visit April 2015

FAST FACTS Located in rural Putney,VT and minutes

from Brattleboro, VT Small college with 480 students Over 80 faculty, 6:1 ratio College exclusively serves students with

language based learning disabilities (including dyslexia), ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

Programs are fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

FAST FACTS Degree programs include: BA in Liberal studies AS in Computer science/Gaming AS in Life sciences AA in Business studies AA in Liberal studies

Students receive 50% more hours of direct classroom instruction than any other college.

POINTS OF ENTRY There are three different ways a student can

enter Landmark College. Credit Curriculum: A first semester course of

study for students who are academically ready for college level courses

Partial Credit Curriculum: A first semester course of study that enables students to work on developing reading and writing skills while taking two college credit courses.

Language Intensive Curriculum (LIC): A non credit program for students with significant difficulties in reading and writing.

ADMISSION Students need to submit an application

along with their IEP or 504 plan and recent testing

Cognitive and reading testing may be waived if students have solid standardized test scores (SATs in the high 400/low 500 range and ACT score of 21 or higher)

A recommendation and interview are also required.

Early Action deadline is 12/1 Rolling regular admission

CURRENT PROFILE OF STUDENTS Students come from 38 states plus

Puerto Rico Students come from 8 countries 73% men and 27% women Ethnicity is 71% white, 15% non white

and 14% unknown 34% of students have ADHD only 22% Language based LD and ADHD 15% Language based LD only 20% ASD 9% other

DORMS AND FOOD Typical double rooms, a few medical

singles There are two places to eat on campus,

the regular cafeteria and then a smaller café.

COST Tuition, room and board: $65,290 70% of students receive grants or

scholarship If students are applying for financial aid, only

the FAFSA needs to be submitted. Priority deadline is 2/15

Typical financial aid packages include a mix of federal and state grants and loans, as well as college funded scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $30,000/year.

Landmark also offers families convenient payment plans to help finance college expenses.

WHAT SETS LANDMARK APART Students have a one to one relationship

with an academic advisor. Students have one to one meetings with their advisors and these people are the primary contact for parents. In addition to classes, all students participate in weekly academic advising sessions and workshops with a team of classmates, faculty and advisors.

WHAT SETS LANDMARK APART In the Drake Center for Academic

Support: Individualized support services are offered in: writing, reading, study skills, math, science, executive function coaching, assistive technology and research/reference support.

Most students use this service willingly. Athletes are required to go once a week and students who aren’t doing well academically may also be required to get support here.

WHAT SETS LANDMARK APART For students with ASD: Their integrated,

progressive, and student centered program includes an early orientation program, a social pragmatics course, weekly social group clusters and a range of targeted faculty and staff services.

WHAT SETS LANDMARK APART The experienced faculty have deep subject

knowledge in their academic disciplines as well as extensive expertise in the field of learning disabilities.

The professors are all required to do research and present at conferences around the country, as well as some world wide.

There is a lot of communication with parents unlike your traditional college. All students are encouraged to sign a FERPA release so information can be shared with family members.

WHAT SETS LANDMARK APART Small classes of 6-17 students, average

class size is 11 students. Librarians all have experience with

students with learning disabilities and are well versed in how to address student needs.

COUNSELING SERVICES There are 4 full time counselors on staff

and one psychiatrist. 35-38% of students use counseling

services There is also a “urgent counseling” spot

every day at 4pm. Some students will come to counseling

on a weekly basis, others as needed. Counselors also work with students on

developing resiliency.

EXTRACURRICULARS There are 30 different clubs on campus.

They vary from year to year depending on the interests of the students.

They run 5 trips each semester into Boston. There’s one trip to NYC each year and one to Montreal.

EXTRACURRICULARS Athletics in baseball, basketball, cross

country, soccer and equestrian.

LIFE AFTER LANDMARK Nine out of every ten students who earn

an associate degree at Landmark go on to pursue bachelor’s degrees at the college of their choice.

Many students are now electing to continue their studies in Landmark’s own BA program.

Students who opt to transfer elsewhere for a 4 year degree once they’ve developed stronger learning skills and confidence are assisted by the transfer and career services advisors.

LIFE AFTER LANDMARK The transfer and career services office

provides resources to help students plan for and manage their next steps:

Transfer process Interest and major exploration Career development and readiness Internship preparation