Learning disabilities

Applying to College
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<p>In 8th grade i was diagnosed w/ a "non verbal learning disorder." From a very young age my parents and teachers noticed how slow i was when i did my work. If it took someone a certain amount of time to do a certain assignment or test it would take me 1.5 times to 2 times as long. Especially for reading and writing assignments. Now that i think about it, this explains y i didnt do some assignments or do B or C work on assignments. i notice when i work twice as long on assignments or studying i am able to achieve the A grade. The problem is i just dont have that kind of time or stamina, which could be the cause of my low GPA. This is also the reason i dropped out of AP Biology this year</p>

<p>GPA 3.04
SAT so far 2020 (620CR 760M 640W)
SAT IIs so far 770 Math level 1 and 800 Math level 2
African American male
Honors sophomore year:
Honors Math, Chinese, Chemistry, Computer programming
Honors junior year: Honors Math, Chinese
APs next year: Psych and BC Calc</p>

<p>Do i have a chance at top 30 schools including ivy leagues if i explain to them my situation.</p>

<p>Forgive me if it sounds like i'm just making lame excuses.</p>

<p>Is there anyone else who also has a disability that might affect there academic record?</p>

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<p>you have very good test scores (esp in math) and an African American taking Chinese is probably pretty unique. I think you have a good chance at top schools, although your GPA may hurt you. You should explain or have your school counselor explain your learning disability, but try to put a positive spin on it (i.e. this is what I have, and here is how I have worked to overcome my problems).</p>

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<p>Anyone else want to comment?</p>

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<p>You might want to look here: <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/forumdisplay.php?f=612%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/forumdisplay.php?f=612&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>