<p>Jumping into this thread as a newbie to CC. I agree with what ProudParent said about, “If your child needs special treatment in college it is better to seek a school that will be willing to accommodate your child’s needs rather than seek the school with the highest USNWR ranking for your child.” I was a kid with a disability who hadn’t received or needed accommodations on the HS level but started floundering in college. I went to the best school I applied to because it appealed to me on many levels and also for its prestige. Fast forward 30 years later and I have a DD with the same disability and I am looking at colleges a lot differently. I have already told her, “We are not looking at the best school you can get in to, we are looking for the best school for you.” I’m trying to set her up for success and to be able to get the entire college experience - personal growth and development as well as good academics and career foundation.</p>