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JJB Educational Consulting, Inc. Jill Burstein has been an Educational Consultant for students with learning differences since 2000.

JJB Educational Consulting aims to assist our clients in the college search and planning process for students with learning differences, ADHD, austism specturm disorders and mild mental health challenges. aims to assist our clients in the college search and planning process for students with learning differences which includes; learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injuries and developmental delays. Her son, Jordan Burstein joined her practice in 2013 and will continue working with college age students.

04/03/2026

At JJB Educational Consultants, we provide college placement services for students with learning differences like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders (ASD), traumatic brain injuries, and developmental delays.

Having over 20 years of collective experience in the college placement field allows us to help our students and their families find the appropriate college fit for their student.

If your student needs assistance with college preparation or placement, contact us today at 847-940-8090 to learn more about how we can support you.

04/01/2026

As we enter a new month, here are some things you might be facing with your student:

➡ Finalizing courses for the 2026-2027 school year
➡ AP exam preparations
➡ Burnout from a long school year
➡ Test fatigue from exams, midterms, and finals prep

Whatever you face, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

We are here to help you and your student with hands-on assistance so they can finish the school year strong and enter the next season of life confidently.

03/26/2026

Did you know that spacing out ACT and SAT testing often leads to higher scores? ✍

“Cramming” often doesn’t work for neurodivergent students, and when tests are too close together, it can be difficult for these students to perform well due to the amount of information and pressure between tests.

When scheduling ACT or SAT testing for your student, consider allowing time between each test. This space could give them the opportunity to recover cognitively and rebuild focus before testing again. 🧠

If you’re navigating college preparation and placement tests with your neurodivergent student, you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to help you through this process, offering direct support and one-on-one guidance for essay writing, test preparation, resume writing, college applications, and more.

Connect with us today at www.jjb-edconsultants.com.

03/21/2026

Hearing stories like this remind us why we do what we do:

To help students with learning differences find the best college or post-secondary fit for them. 💙

This client was accepted to Curry College, and throughout her time with JJB Educational Consulting, she grew in self-confidence, worked hard on her applications and essays, and eventually got accepted into a wonderful school with the program she wanted to study.

With thoughtful planning, documentation review, and targeted college selection, our students consistently receive college acceptances. To date, every student who has applied to college with our guidance has received an acceptance. ⭐

Whether your student returned home after a difficult college experience or is getting a head start at college planning in eighth grade, our team is here to help.

Learn more at www.jjb-edconsultants.com. 💬

03/18/2026

As you’re working to finalize your child’s school schedule for next year, remember to factor in these four things:

🧠 Student’s capacity.
Every student is different. Take into account your student’s learning style, strengths, and challenges. Make sure that the classes they are taking are right for them.

⚡ Current stress level.
How is your child handling stress right now? Are they able to handle higher stress classes like AP or Honors? Choosing classes that challenge your student but also give them the opportunity to be successful is key.

🤝 Support services needed.
What accommodations does your student need? What applications or documentation needs to be presented to request these accommodations? Confirm documentation now to avoid delays in the fall.

⚽ Extracurricular load.
What activities will your child be involved with outside of school? How much time will your student spend doing homework that may conflict with these activities? Set expectations now for clubs, sports, and other activities.

Navigating your child’s schedule for next school year can feel daunting and that’s why we’re here to help. We work with parents of neurodivergent children in eighth grade through college to ensure they have the right classes, activities, and opportunities to help them have a successful academic career.

Contact us today at 847-940-8090 to learn more about how we can support you.

03/12/2026

Whether your student is entering high school, struggling in college, or somewhere in between, we are here to help them find the best college and post-secondary fit for them.

Jordan serves high school students with learning differences. His goal is to help students who may need intervention find success in the student’s current school or find a more appropriate fit for the struggling learner. He has immense personal experience with education, psychology, consulting, and navigating learning disabilities.

Jill has worked in the field of special education for over 40 years and has been an educational consultant since 1999. As she worked at the university level, many of her students were transfers whose colleges did not offer them the level of support necessary for academic success. As Jill began to investigate colleges for her own son with learning disabilities, she realized the information could be shared with other families who had students with learning issues.

If you need help navigating college prep and transitions with your student, contact us today at www.jjb-edconsultants.com.

03/06/2026

As parents, breaks from school can be difficult to navigate–but the right plan can make breaks manageable and beneficial.

Here are 6 tips for spending spring break with a neurodivergent student:

🗓 Keep a loose routine.
Everything may not be as structured as it is when your student is in school, but keeping some sense of normalcy will help your student adjust to the change in schedule.

🤝 Practice skills.
Whether these are academic, social, or executive functioning skills, doing something every day to continue developing your students skill set will ensure he stays on track, even while on a break.

⏰ Maintain a sleep schedule.
Consistent sleep supports executive functioning and emotional regulation. The more you maintain your student’s normal sleep schedule, the less difficulty they will have transitioning back to a normal routine when school starts.

🗣 Encourage your student.
Spring break can be a time when students check-out from learning. Summer is close, and they are ready to be done with school work. Use this time to encourage your student by celebrating progress and setting realistic expectations for finishing the semester strong.

🗒 Review notes and documents.
Now is the time to look ahead. Go over any notes your student has from school, and take some time to review documents for next year’s school planning.

🎉 Have fun.
Don’t forget to enjoy time together. Do things that you both enjoy, and make some exciting memories together!

Save this post for a plan to navigate spring break with your student, and connect with our team today to learn more about JJB Educational Consulting services.

03/03/2026

The decisions you make this month will shape next school year.

Now is the time to make decisions regarding:
➡ Course selection
➡ Honors/AP classes
➡ Extracurriculars
➡ On or off-campus living arrangements

We know these decisions can feel overwhelming–and you don’t have to navigate these alone. At JJB Educational Consulting, we provide strategic, hands-on guidance for families navigating high school planning, testing, and college placement for students with learning differences.

Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can partner with you to prepare your child for a successful academic career: www.jjb-edconsultants.com

02/26/2026

When your student learns differently, college tours can leave you with more questions than answers.

We help families focus on the schools that actually make sense based on how their student learns and lives. That includes looking beyond rankings and thinking through housing setups, support services, class sizes, and daily life on campus.

Plus, we prepare students and parents for what to ask, what to observe, and what to expect, so you can walk in with purpose instead of uncertainty!🏫

Planning visits this semester? Reach out anytime, we are here to help.

https://jjb-edconsultants.com/

02/21/2026

Graduating high school and getting into college don't always have the same requirements, and that difference can catch families off guard if planning starts too late.

We work with students starting as early as 8th grade to help them choose the right classes, build a path that actually reflects their abilities, and avoid the kind of last-minute scrambling that leads to stress, missed deadlines, or the wrong academic fit.

Want to feel ahead of it for once? We’re here when you’re ready to start.🙌

02/18/2026

If your student has a neurodivergent mind or other learning differences, a full course load can quietly chip away at their confidence, especially when they’re expected to manage college demands without adjustments that reflect how they learn best.

This may mean:
📚 Registering for fewer classes during the semester
☀️ Using summer sessions to balance the academic year
📝 Requesting accommodations for tests or assignments
⏰ Adjusting schedules around energy levels and executive functioning
🧩 Designing a plan that plays to their strengths, not against them

A more thoughtful approach now can prevent unnecessary stress later. If you’re unsure where to start or what’s possible, send us a message. We’re here to help you and your student navigate this. 💬📘✨

https://jjb-edconsultants.com/

02/12/2026

Trying to plan high school for a student with a neurodivergent mind can feel like walking a tightrope.

You want to challenge them, but not overload them. You are looking at testing reports, course options, and extracurriculars, trying to figure out what genuinely matters for college (and what doesn’t).

Between confusing paperwork and well-meaning advice that doesn’t always fit, it’s easy to feel stuck. That’s where real, individualized guidance can make all the difference, helping your student stay on track without burning out.

Give us a call if you’re deep in planning mode and want to make sure nothing’s falling through the cracks! 📱: 847-940-8090

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Northbrook, IL
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JJB Educational Consulting, Inc. aims to assist our clients in the college search and planning process for students with learning differences which includes; learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injuries and developmental delays. Jill Burstein has been an Educational Consultant for students with learning differences since 2000. Her son, Jordan Burstein joined her practice in 2013 and will continue working with college age students as well as a younger population.