1. Who should use PRISM?
PRISM is for use by high school counselors, college counselors, transition coordinators, educational consultants, prospective students and parents, or anyone who needs to have a better understanding of the process of choosing colleges for neurodivergent students.
2. Why are there only 400 colleges listed?
PRISM is focused on colleges that have the types of support needed by neurodivergent students who learn differently. While we are continually adding new colleges to our database, we are first publishing those that we believe have the level of support that would best serve these students. PRISM's prime purpose is to help the user identify the colleges that will be a good fit, not to find out if a student can fit into a specific college.
3. How does PRISM work?
PRISM provides the user with information and tools to conduct a successful college search for a neurodivergent student. By using the College Success Profile assessment, the user will identify individual learning styles and personality traits, best types of learning environments, preferences in college settings and location, and many other factors that go into finding the right school. Once you know what you are looking for, PRISM allows you to view, search, and compare colleges and learn about the ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT SERVICES they offer.
4. When should I start using PRISM??
It is never too early to start planning ahead for college. If you are visiting our site and searching for information about college planning for neurodivergent students, you are probably ready to start now.
5. How do I decide which college is best for me?
Just as finding the right college is based on individual needs, so is determining the right plan. If you want even more of a hands-on approach, you can contact us to customize an individualized plan for you. If you are a school system, private school, or large consulting practice, please contact us for customized group pricing, based on your needs.
6. How do I get started?
From our homepage, click on the "Get Started" button, and take our College Success Survey. Once you receive your results, you will be able to save your College Success Profile and begin your search.
7. Who do I contact if I need more help?
PRISM is a subsidiary of Bass Educational Services (BES). We encourage you to contact us with any problems or concerns. You can reach BES by completing the Contact Us page on the PRISM website or by scheduling a call.