How do Ivy Admissions view Autism/LD?

Parents Forum Learning Differences and Challenges - LD, ADHD
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<p>My SAT score is at the exact average (1500/2400) without accomodations. I hold an A average, and I'm in the top 10%. However, it was a goal that was a tedious journey. My portfolio of extracirriculars is varied and colorful yet focused on the sciences and community service.</p>

<p>The University of California prompt asked me to describe my world, and I did. My opening sentence, "My world is like a vibrating string, reverberating throughout the corridors of my mind in unique patterns." I then discussed how my world, autism, shaped my aspirations and goals. I ended with a statement of why I wanted to attend the school: "I want to learn of worlds other than my own" Within two weeks I heard from UC Riverside by email with an acceptance. I feel very strong about the school, and they feel the same way by sending me information, kudos, and offers.</p>

<p>Then there are the schools my father made me apply to such as UC Santa Barbara, UC Berkley, and UC San Diego. I think they are top notch, but I'm not sure how they will view someone like me. I'm not sure if they will see a below average student or a passionate, experienced person who struggled through much adversary and managed good results.</p>

<p>What are your views?</p>

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<p>try to apply anyway. I don't have autism like you, but I have a physical disability (deafness) where I had to work my way through high school to acheive high results. I had applied to MIT, Caltech, and Uchicago EA. </p>

<p>I was accepted into MIT, and deferred at the other two. I am also interested in the sciences and mathematics too.</p>

<p>so, apply anyway and see what happens.</p>