List of Schools with Special Admission Processes for LD Students

<p>I have already finished applying to colleges and am only waiting on results now, but at the library the other day, I was very surprised to learn that certain colleges had "special admissions" for those with LDs. I think what that means is that people with disabilities are encouraged to disclose their diagnosis, and people from the Disabilities Office will take part in the admissions process. </p>

<p>So far, I know of the following:</p>

<p>-UC Berkeley
-University of Southern California
-Boston College
-Stanford* (I heard there was a LD Liaison contact who would get involved in the process?)</p>

<p>Are there any more that I am missing? And on another note, if any of you have applied for these special admission schools, could you tell me your experience? </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>You can add Marist College to your list. My son decided NOT to apply there, since he didn’t like the atmosphere, but it might be great for some students.</p>

<p>Also: Many SAT optional schools are great for students with LDs who don’t test well, and others (like Washington College in Maryland) waive the SAT requirement under special circumstances, such as a documented LD.</p>

<p>My son, who has a nonverbal type of LD, was admitted this year to: Manhattanville, Hartwick, Washington, and Univ of Harford (Hillyer College), with decent merit scholarships at all. Only the first of these has a structured fee-based LD program, but all seem to offer good support through their LD office.</p>

<p>Of course, the issue is not just where the student with an LD is likely to have a better chance of getting admitted, but where he or she can succeed!</p>