Learning Pathways Consultants

Hi and thank you for visiting us. Our names are Meredith and Andrew O’Reilly, and we are the husband/wife owners of Learning Pathways Consultants, LLC. We look forward to meeting you! All about us: We help students self-advocate by giving them the tools to develop their courage and confidence. We assist them in filling in application forms, applying for funding, and writing essays to ensure a successful application. We also support after admission to help students develop and build upon skills so they are college-ready. Meredith earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Lafayette College and her Master’s Degree in Special Education: Learning Disabilities from American University. She understands families and students with neurodivergence and learning differences (LD) and has over 20+ years of experience supporting families with selecting schools, colleges, and universities. By helping students develop their executive functioning skills, Meredith supports in creating a plan for successful organization and time management to keep the application process on track and meet deadlines. She will help you write the best college essays and mentor you to ensure you can show others how great you are. She couples her passion for advising with organizing support services for students. She interprets IEPs, analyzes test scores, suggests further testing, and advises with specific reference to each individual learning need. Meredith has in her corner an advanced team of specialists who are on hand to advise you and your family. Services include but are not limited to: Interpreting IEPs Building confidence for you in your application Advice and support on testing and accommodations Creating a college list based on social, academic, and financial fit Selecting colleges for students with LD Advocacy and what to expect at college as an LD student Advocacy for you and your family Andrew knows what it is like to need strong advice that guides choices. As a first-generation student, his career mission has been to help students make the right choices. From the time he started working in education as an inclusion manager, he has advocated for students. He has been a qualified college counselor, school-based educator, and advisor for over 20 years. He has set up, managed, and staffed his own SAT testing center. He has run university fairs with over 100 colleges in attendance and regularly speaks to parents to assist with college-based decisions. If you want advice from someone who knows how it feels to “not know” but who can show you the way, he is the right person for you. Services include but are not limited to: Self-Surveys to build your confidence Strategizing for success Scores and interests and the long list of college choices How to start to narrow down your choices into a shortlist Locating, understanding, and filling out forms for funding What to do when you go on a campus visit and what to ask How to make an impact in your essay writing Letters of recommendation (what to ask for) Preparation for being successful when Interviewing Assistance in reviewing all application needs Time management and staying on track Help when you get to college (tailored to your needs) Who should work with us? Students who want to understand their school and college choices All students regardless of GPA or test scores. We specialize in helping all students Students who need to map out a strategy for success when applying to colleges Students who are looking for financial aid/merit-based scholarships. We help students apply for regional and national funding regardless of economic background Students who want help in writing college essays Students who want to prepare for interviews Students who need help organizing themselves and keeping on track Qualifications We have been successful in preparing, coaching, and helping students gain acceptance in many exceptional institutions. BA in Psychology Post Graduate Certificates in Education (qualified teachers) Masters in Educational Leadership Masters Degree in Special Education: Learning Disabilities Professional Concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders Currently taking the Practicum in UCLA’s College Counseling Certificate Program Why would you want to work with us? We offer a high-quality service and will get to know you and your needs in detail. We treat our clients like family. We advocate and are relentless in our drive to find you the best options in colleges and universities. What makes us different? We are detailed and accurate. We are hyper-organized, and we build confidence in your abilities for you. As a family-run business, we offer the personal approach that we expect for our own children. It's in our DNA to support families. We reply promptly, and we make sure we are always available for you when you work with us. We look forward to working with you and your family.