Can You Use Your IEP in College?
Don Keller
January 27, 2026
As a high school student with an IEP or 504 Plan with accommodations, you may be wondering if
College Counselor
Don brings 27 years of experience in college admissions and counseling, including 10 years as a licensed high school counselor and 8 years as an admissions reader for UC Berkeley, Northeastern, and the QuestBridge Scholars program. Throughout his career, Don has guided more than 1,000 students through the application process, supporting acceptances to institutions like Brown, Dartmouth, UChicago, Northwestern and UT Austin.
From our very first consultation, Hello College made us feel at home with their approach and their ability to help us! I would highly recommend them to anyone that is applying to a service academy or any other highly competitive institution. They build an entire profile specifically for you, so that you don’t miss any deadlines. They also spend time really getting to know you, so they can help you represent yourself genuinely. Because of them our son received appointments to both of the service academies he applied to. He is about to live his dream! Thank you Hello College! And special thanks to the two people who walked the entire process out with us: Counselor Amanda Yoder and Essay Coach Brooke Kent! Thank you for all of your diligence and care and for celebrating with us when we got the news!!
Catherine Rumfelt
Parent
I was assigned Asma Wazir as my tutor and she was absolutely fantastic! She gave detailed information and was amazing at listening to what I was struggling with, making my learning efficient and effective. I genuinely don’t think that I could have gotten through my Biology class without her help. I would highly recommend HelloCollege’s tutoring services to anyone who is struggling with a subject and wants clarity!
Allison ElDifrawi
Student
This is our 2nd time working with HelloCollege on our kids’ college application. Teens tend to think they know everything (while they don’t), high school counselors have a lot of students to attend to… so having a professional to guide my high school seniors in their application season is a great help. Shariq Ali is fantastic.
Shiyong Lu
Parent
I had an incredible experience with HelloCollege’s college counseling program. Specifically, Don Keller was a huge help throughout the entire process. Not only did he help keep me on track while applying to 15 different schools, but he was always available to help with any and all of my requests. Don Keller set up multiple mock interviews so that I could be prepared to compete for scholarships at the University of Texas and at the University of Virginia. I was incredibly impressed with his responsiveness and attention to my situation. Don was involved every step of the way. Whether it was reading essays, giving advice on college selection, or simply being interested and attentive about my personal life, I always felt confident that I could hop on a phone call with him and talk out my situation. Ultimately, with the help of Don Keller and the entire HelloCollege program, I was granted a full-ride scholarship to attend the University of Texas’s McCombs School of Business. I could not be more thrilled with this result, and HelloCollege was an integral part of this achievement.
Michael O’Connor
Student
Throughout my college application journey, being guided with HelloCollege was tremendously helpful. With the support of Mr. Don Keller as my counselor and Mr. Will Wagner as my essay coach, I was able to both apply to many more schools of interest and manage a schedule that demanded many essays. Thanks to both of them. And HelloCollege, for making the college application process go as smooth as possible!
Johannes Sy
Student
We are so happy to have signed our daughter up for Hello College. The team is incredibly professional and responsive. They helped our daughter so much with her essays and other aspects of the application process. Don Keller did a tremendous job as her primary counselor. We would highly recommend Hello College to all parents and students that need assistance navigating the college application process.
Clarissa Thomsen
Parent
Don Keller has 27 years of experience in college admissions and counseling, including 10 years as a licensed high school counselor and 8 years as an admissions reader for UC Berkeley, Northeastern, and the QuestBridge Scholars program. Over the course of his career, Don has guided more than 1,000 students through the complex college application process, helping them present themselves effectively to admissions committees.
A seasoned expert in highly selective admissions, Don has supported students to acceptances from UChicago, Brown, Dartmouth, Georgetown, Emory, Northwestern, Notre Dame, UCLA, NYU, Michigan, and UT Austin. He also works extensively with student-athletes, students in the Midwest and Southeast, and those seeking guidance in leadership development, visual and performing arts, and other specialized areas.
A data-driven counselor, Don leverages his love of statistics to help students make smart and informed decisions. He specializes in college list building, guiding students to discover schools they might never have considered and ensuring they find the best fit academically, socially, and financially.
Location
Palm Harbor, FL
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