<p>I was diagnosed with a neurological disorder called Asperger's Syndrome when I was 2. I hate talking about it, and for months I was too nervous to make a thread about it on CC. It's the most embarrassing thing about me. But anyway, how should I include this on my application? Will it make a big difference if I include this or not?</p>
<p>You can include it if it paints a better overall picture of you. However, it is not likely to significantly improve your chances.</p>
<p>If the condition has had an important impact on your life, then it’s definitely something worth outing in your personal statement or other essays. The admissions officers should realize that it’s had a profound effect on you if your essay is great.</p>
<p>Futuredoctor,</p>
<p>I don’t know about the pros and cons of putting this on an application or not. It’s hard to tell how admissions will address this and if it will affect you application or not</p>
<p>More importantly is if this will have an effect on your college success. Do you get any accommodations at your school for this- like extended time on tests- and will you need them when you get to school. All schools have some support for students with any learning differences but some are more supportive than others. Do you have any areas of academics where you feel having AS may impact your performance? Some people with AS feel that it affects them in some areas. Others need no acommodations at all.</p>
<p>On your other threads you have stated that you are applying to large state schools. I hope you have included some safeties and also schools that may be more supportive of students who may need additional support. It’s not too late to add some to your list before the deadlines. </p>
<p>I know it is a difficult topic to raise, and many people may wish to keep it confidential on applications. It’s interesting that you were diagnosed at such a young age, as this is unusual for AS. Have you been recently evaluated for learning differences as this may reveal information for accomodations. It’s too late for the SAT, but may be of help with other tests like the MCAT.</p>
<p>While schools must legally make accomodations available, the student must also show an ability to succeed at that school. I don’t believe having AS would be a reason alone to exclude you, but it will also not be a reason to admit you or consider your academic record differently. Your current academic profile is an indicator of how you will perform at a school, so you should consider schools that match it for your best chances of success. Unless having AS has given you any particular insights or experiences that would make you stand out as a candidate, I don’t know if it will help you to discuss it on your application at this time, and you can not predict the response of the person reading your essay.</p>
<p>This is a list of schools that have been noted to take a holistic approach to college selection and education. Some are more selective than others. The best way to succeed in college is to do well at a school that fits you. Maybe this can add to your college list.
[Colleges</a> That Change Lives | Changing Lives. One Student at a Time.](<a href=“http://www.ctcl.org/]Colleges”>http://www.ctcl.org/)</p>