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Moss Scholars Program

Who We Are

Moss Scholars provides a fee based educational program that combines appropriate supports to assist college ready neurodiverse students in gaining skills that will allow them to be independent and successful students. The Moss Scholars student will work with an executive function coach to focus on: time management, planning/prioritization, organization, task initiation, goal-directed persistence, flexibility, and self-advocacy skills. The program emphasizes academics, social skills, health/well-being and transition after college to help prepare students to be a confident, empowered, and contributing member to their communities.

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College readiness can be described as the level of preparation a student needs to enroll and succeed at a university in a credit-bearing general education course. Are you wondering if you are college ready?

Take the College Readiness Test.

If you scored 80 or above, you are likely ready to be successful in a university setting. If you score less than 50, you might want to consider other options such as Landmark College or other certificate programs designed to help you gain the skills you need. If you scored between a 50 and an 80, you are a good candidate for the Moss Scholar Program. You have some skills necessary to succeed in university life, but you probably also need a coach to guide you through the process. In order to apply to our Moss Scholar Program, complete the following application!

Program Services

Pre-Campus Arrival:

Families will have opportunities to meet coaches and ask questions during once a month check-ins (June, July, and August). In addition, Moss Scholars and their family will meet with their Executive Function Coach for a one hour virtual meeting prior to moving in. Coaches will get to know students individually, discuss learning styles, concerns, and goals.

B-Prep Week:

Students will move to Bradley campus a week before other students for one of our two program tracks:

College 101: How do Do College? (first year)

  • Organize digital platforms
  • Walk through class schedule
  • More in depth campus tour of specific areas
  • Meet with Kristina Montelongo in Student Access Services to determine accommodations
  • Purchase books and materials
  • Guest speakers from across campus
  • Social opportunities before fall classes begin
  • Workshops
  • Master the Learning Management System Bradley Canvas
  • One-on-one student and coach meetings, as needed

College 201: How do Do College Better? (returning students)

  • Organize digital platforms
  • Meet with Kristina Montelongo in Student Access Services to determine accommodations
  • Purchase books and materials
  • Guest speakers from across campus
  • Social opportunities before fall classes begin
  • Workshops

Coaching

  • Individualized weekly meetings with coach
  • Student-focused academic case management, help with registration, and deadlines
  • Assistance with communication with advisors, instructors, and other campus resources
  • Organizational assistance with semester planning, weekly schedules, and weekly checklists
  • Break down large assignments into more manageable pieces
  • Suggestions for study habits, study skills, workshop attendance and encouragement to engage with university supports and resources
  • Teach and model self-advocacy
  • Schedule exams through Student Access Services

What do coaching sessions look like?

  • Meet with the same coach each week (or based on your level)
  • Set academic and personal goals
  • Check online school systems
    Track due dates
  • Work on executive functioning skills such as time management, organization, and prioritization
  • Break down large assignments into more manageable pieces
  • Promote self-advocacy through connecting with staff, tutoring,
  • Supplemental Instruction, Writing Center, Presentation Center, Counseling, and Health Services

Moss Scholar Study Room

Study room available from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. in Sisson Hall during the regular academic semester

Housing

  • If you are interested in living near other Moss Scholars, Geisert or Lovelace Hall are for you! Geisert Hall has double rooms, a lounge on each floor, and a cafeteria in the basement.
  • Lovelace Hall is single occupancy and next to Geisert Hall.
  • Roommate match, if desired

Weekly Meal

  • Meet with our GA and other Moss Scholars!

Social Events

  • Connect with other Moss Scholars for scheduled activities! We go to laser tag, escape rooms, painting, and more. Join our Moss Scholar Advisory Committee to plan events!

Transitioning marks a pivotal moment where graduates embark on their professional journey. This period involves navigating career choices, seeking employment opportunities, and adapting to new responsibilities and environments. It’s a time for graduates to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during their academic years, while also honing interpersonal skills and leveraging networking opportunities. We work hard to ensure the transitions is smooth as possible and involve exploring various career paths, accessing mentorship and professional development programs, and embracing continuous learning to thrive in their chosen fields.

Things to Consider:

Neurodiverse training for interviews and how to behave in work situations

Assistance with finding internships and job search

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Apply

Moss Scholars is accepting applications.

Students that would like to participate in the Moss Scholars program must be current or admitted students to Bradley University. Students will be required to complete a Moss Scholars application, submit documentation, complete a student and parent executive functioning skills questionnaire, submit a student personal statement and attend a virtual interview with Moss Scholars staff.

Until all steps of the application process have been completed, students will be considered pending with Moss Scholars and will not be eligible for services. Incomplete applications will be kept for one semester and then destroyed. The student may, however, begin the application process again at any time.

Start Your Application

Please tell us about yourself. You can include any information about yourself that you wish to share with us. Examples of things you can share:

  • Your interests, hobbies, favorite pastimes
  • Personal strengths and weaknesses
  • Your personal goals and concerns about college
  • Things that keep you motivated
  • Memorable personal experiences

Format:

  • 12 point font
  • Double space
  • 1 inch margins
  • Minimum 450 words
  • Please complete this essay on your own.
  • Please save this as a Word or PDF document and email to mossscholars@bradley.edu

Fees

All newly admitted Moss Scholars students will be enrolled in Level One and as students gain skills, they can progress through varying levels of coaching based on their specific needs. On a semester basis, the Executive Function Coach and student will meet to discuss the student’s progress and if the student will transition to a different level of support in each upcoming semester. Prior to the start of the semester, Moss Scholars program service fees will be billed to the student’s Bradley University Bursar account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Students that identify as neurodiverse and would like to participate in the Moss Scholars program must be current or admitted students to Bradley University. Students will be required to complete a Moss Scholars application, submit documentation, complete student and parent executive functioning skills questionnaires, submit a student personal statement and attend a virtual interview with Moss Scholars staff.

Students interested in enrolling in Moss Scholars should contact the director of Moss Scholars to schedule a meeting to discuss their interest in the program. Virtual conferences can be scheduled if the student is not able to meet on campus.

Yes, students who are awarded financial aid may apply their aid towards the cost of the program.

Yes, students enrolled in Moss Scholars take the same classes and have the same program requirements and expectations as students who are not enrolled in the program.

No, students are under no obligation to remain in Moss Scholars. Eligible students may fluctuate between different stages of the program each semester according to the number of credit hours they have and other personal factors. The Executive Function Coach can help eligible students choose the stage that is best for them once they have registered for classes. Students may also choose to step out of the Moss Scholars program and then return provided they still meet the eligibility requirements.

Your executive function coach will follow-up with you directly on a consistent basis and provide you more support than a free academic coach.

Yes, student athletes who meet the eligibility requirements of the program may enroll.

Yes, students with disabilities may request disability-related accommodations without being in Moss Scholars. Students with disabilities should connect with the Office of Student Access Services to initiate the accommodation request process. All accommodations are evaluated on an individual basis.

Students that identify as neurodiverse (students with ASD, ADHD or learning different) are eligible for the program. Students who suspect they may have an undiagnosed disability may contact the Office of Student Access Services for referrals or suggestions to community resources that cando neuropsychological assessments and other evaluations.

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