<p>If an applicant has an uncommon medical condition, do colleges look upon it with favor, seeing it as another form of diversity? Or do they tend to overlook it?</p>
<p>Just curious.</p>
<p>If an applicant has an uncommon medical condition, do colleges look upon it with favor, seeing it as another form of diversity? Or do they tend to overlook it?</p>
<p>Just curious.</p>
<p>I think colleges may be concerned about whether condition will impede the students' ability to do their coursework and maneuver around the campus. If the student has done an exemplary job of succeeding despite their condition, that could be a plus.</p>