Hi, I am going to be applying to top tier universities this year and I want to know whether to disclose my learning disability or not . My ACT is a 33. English (30) Reading (35) Math (35) science (30). My SAT is a 2070. Reading (630) Math (800) Writing (640) Essay (10). And, my unweighted gpa is a 3.76. My weighted is a 4.78. And I have taken 15 AP classes and 6 Dual enrollment classes. My class rank is 9/531. So, my grades and scores are awesome, but my issue is if I disclose I have a learning disability then the university will know I took my tests with extended time. Will that hurt me?
Are you planning on getting extended time in college, where there may be timed high-stress exams? Might be better to document it, if so?
@bodangles yes, I would hope to have extended time in college. All my tests at school have been timed. So, there is a ton of pressure for me to finish my exams and not hold up the class from proceeding. Also, I have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and I take meds for that too.
@afreedman - See my private message
It is entirely your call. If you feel your learning issue is part of who you are, what you have overcome and want to talk about it that is fine. But you are under no obligation to do so and disclosing it or not will have no bearing whatsoever on if you are granted extra time in college.
@afreedman - I also sent a PM
If explaining a glitch in your performance with your disability will help strengthen your application, then mentioning it, perhaps in your personal statement may be reasonable to consider. What are your ACT subscores? The composite is stronger than your SAT, so you might not choose to send it, even with the 800 math. That said, if you plan to register with the disability services dept of the school, you should talk to them and be sure they can consider accommodations you might apply for. The key is to find out if the school offers what you need, to see if it is a good fit for you.