<p>I'm looking for a school that will be a good fit for my daughter: her grades are just below C average; SATs less than stellar. (She's currently working with SAT tutor, so hoping scores will improve.) I think she'd do best at a relatively small college that offers structure ...am worried she might flounder otherwise. She's gotten assistance throughout school for LD issues (extra time on exams, etc.) so a college that is known for supporting students like her would be good. And finally, I'm hoping to find a place on the East Coast (New England even better!)... Any advice, suggestions, comments would be great. Thanks so much!</p>
<p>Although i don’t have personal experience with these schools, in the northeast I think that both Northeastern and University of Connecticut have programs for students with LD’s. But the gold standard for these programs is University of Arizona’a SALT Center. Not sure what the admissions standards are at any of the schools, but worth looking into.</p>
<p>I’ve heard good things on Northeastern LD support. But their admissions have become quite competitive - it would likely be tough admit for a C student.</p>
<p>U of Hartford, maybe.</p>
<p>With a sub C gpa, do you think she’s ready to go to a four year college?</p>
<p>Dean College - know of someone with LD who attended.</p>
<p>Some less selective colleges in Massachusetts to investigate -</p>
<p>Western New England University, Curry College, American International College, Elms College</p>
<p>Also Husson College in Bangor, Maine.</p>
<p>Champlain College in Burlington, VT might also be possible.</p>
<p>Some other suggestions (I have no idea about LD support at most of these places):
Mount Ida College
Hartwick College - notable LD support
Elmira College
Colby Sawyer
University of Maine</p>
<p>And don’t rule out local Community College. That can be a good way to start if unsure of college readiness.</p>
<p>Fairleigh Dickinson University, their Madison NJ campus, is a beautiful small school, well located near NYC, has an excellent LD support program (check it out, don’t take my word for it) and is not highly selective on admissions.</p>
<p>Dean and Curry have special programs for ld students at an additional cost. I believe American International College also does. New England College in NH has good supports. </p>
<p>Landmark College is designed for students with ld’s. All supports are built into the curriculum, with specific focus on executive function skills and the writing process.</p>
<p>Perhaps start a community college, then transfer to a four year school as a junior?</p>
<p>With a lower than C average in high school, the selection of four year schools that will admit the student in frosh admissions may not include many desirable choices. A good record in community college may significantly “upgrade” the choices of college available to the student.</p>
<p>If she is earning lower than a C average with an IEP or 504, I would be concerned about college where she will get much less support and will also be required to advocate for herself.</p>
<p>I would look for a strong community college especially one with a TRIO program.
[TRIO</a> Home Page](<a href=“http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.html]TRIO”>TRIO Home Page)</p>
<p>Both my kids have learning challenges but they had much stronger grades & scores, including APs/ honors courses.
Does she want to go to college?
What are her strenghts/ interests?</p>
<p>Many thanks for very helpful suggestions. I meant to say her average is just below a B–sorry for misinformation! I’m really hoping she can still get it up to a B, but she’s now a senior, so it’s late in the day for that. She’s also active in sports and is very social–I think she could really bloom in the right environment!</p>
<p>Thanks–I had completely forgotten about Fairleigh Dickinson!</p>
<p>My nephew’s wife has LD issues and did a 5-year master’s program at Fairleigh. Had a great experience and all the support she received got her completely on track long before graduation.</p>
<p>Community colleges are quite supportive.</p>
<p>Landmark in Vermont is specifically for kids with learning disabilties, and has full year programs, summer programs and bridge programs that help prepare the student for college while also earning credits.</p>
<p>Dean and Curry do have special programs, and New England College in NH is good too.</p>
<p>I have an old college friend of mine whose daughter with learning disabilities went to Dean for first two years and then transferred to a larger 4 year state college in the south.</p>
<p>“meant to say her average is just below a B–sorry for misinformation!” - Ah, that sounds better than C-. </p>
<p>You are smart to encourage schools with good LD support. That will make all the difference.</p>
<p>I know a student with stats like your daughter’s who is very happy at the University of New England in Maine.</p>
<p>Misericordia has a strong LD program. It’s a very friendly Catholic college in PA. They have an interesting program of guaranteed employment after graduation.</p>