Precollege programs usually are held on campus in residence halls or as day programs with a full schedule of college orientation, study skills and self-advocacy training, leisure and recreational activities, and often some computer training. This comprehensive program includes academic assistance, independent living skills instruction, and social skills training. Students live in apartments that are within easy walking distance to several colleges and a vocational school at which they attend classes. Mastery of the CSSI program identifies students' foundation levels, thereby projecting reasonable expectations for success in college, and improves successful future employment. A program for women with LD over 18 years of age, the Learning Center affords students the opportunity to begin their college careers by participating in regular session classes with support services such as priority registration, tutoring, taped textbooks, and extended time on testing.
Students live in campus residence halls.
Most students attending summer school are planning to begin their freshman year at Brenau. The program welcomes freshman students who have been accepted at other colleges or universities. Daily study skills sessions, two weekly LD seminars, and structured recreational activities are also included. Students develop their academic strengths in the classroom using strategies that improve their listening, speaking, reading, writing, and study skills. Time management, test taking, library research methods, and the college search process are also covered.