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ExcelPrep Admissions — Family Fit Index
Admissions Guide

ExcelPrep Family Fit Index

ExcelPrep is designed for learners who need more — more time, more support, and a different approach to reach their academic potential. Here’s how we determine if we’re the right fit.

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Who We Serve

ExcelPrep specializes in learners with autism, ADHD, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and language-based challenges who are falling behind in traditional school settings. If your child is struggling academically or socially — not because of effort, but because they learn differently — we may be the right place.

Autism Spectrum Disorder ADHD Learning Disabilities Developmental Disabilities Language Disorders Reading Challenges Math Gaps Written Expression Processing Differences
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Academic & Learning Profile

Your child’s diagnosis, grade-level gaps in reading, writing, or math, and how they engage with structured instruction.

Social Skills & Behavior

Your child’s ability to interact with peers, manage emotions, and participate safely in a classroom setting.

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Family Engagement

Your willingness to attend training, practice strategies at home, and partner with our team for consistency.

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Resources & Support

Reliable transportation, consistent attendance history, and your broader support network for your child.

High Fit
Accept
42 – 50

Learner Profile

  • Diagnosis of autism, ADHD, developmental disability, learning disability, or language disorder
  • 1.5+ grade levels behind in a core academic area (reading, writing, or math)
  • Can engage in structured learning with standard support
  • Manages social interactions and behavior with minimal support
  • Communicates wants and needs (verbal, AAC, or other system)

Family Profile

  • Committed to attendance and program policies
  • Available for monthly caregiver training
  • Confident practicing strategies at home
  • Reliable transportation and consistent attendance history
Conditional Fit
Conditional Accept
28 – 41

Learner Profile

  • Diagnosed or suspected autism, ADHD, developmental disability, or learning disability
  • 2+ grade levels behind in one or more academic areas
  • May need additional behavioral or social skills support alongside academics
  • Developing communication system in progress

Family Profile

  • Willing to follow policies with some scheduling flexibility needed
  • Can attend most trainings; may need accommodations
  • Open to learning strategies but still building confidence
  • Transportation plan in place; minor attendance gaps in history
Borderline Fit
Case Review
15 – 27

Learner Profile

  • Autism, developmental disability, or other diagnosis with significant support needs
  • 3+ grade levels behind across multiple academic areas
  • Co-occurring behavioral or social challenges requiring intensive support
  • Communication barriers that need foundational intervention

Family Profile

  • Some family support available but inconsistent
  • Training attendance may be difficult to sustain
  • Limited experience with home follow-through strategies
  • Transportation or attendance challenges present
Not Yet Ready
Referred Out
0 – 14

Learner Profile

  • Academic needs beyond the scope of ExcelPrep’s current programming
  • Requires specialized medical or therapeutic setting first
  • Safety-level behaviors that need stabilization before academics
  • Pre-academic skill level requiring a different instructional model

Family Profile

  • Limited support system at this time
  • Unable to meet attendance or training requirements currently
  • May benefit from connecting with foundational family resources first
  • We’ll help identify next steps and keep the door open

Family Fit Score at a Glance

0–14
15–27
28–41
42–50
Not Yet Ready Borderline Conditional High Fit

Your Admissions Journey

1

Family Interview

A case manager meets with you to learn about your child’s learning profile and your family.

2

Fit Scoring

Responses are scored across academics, family engagement, and resources.

3

Team Review

Our admissions team reviews the full picture together.

4

Decision & Next Steps

You’ll receive a decision with a clear path forward.

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