<p>Can a learning disability like having both Aspergers and ADHD improve my chances of getting into certain schools. Would a learning disability count as a minority. I might have a 1890, a 3.7 GPA, and 800's on my SAT II's in World and US History. but would these acomplishments with my disability get me into a better college than a normal person with these scores.</p>
<p>I’m not sure</p>
<p>not the ADHD…TONS of people have ADHD, these days its seems like not having it is in the minority.</p>
<p>Would Aspergers(Autism) that is close to high functioning be a minority</p>
<p>Colleges actually aren’t supposed to factor in disability at all, and most explicitly say they cannot and would not consider it. The only colleges where I can see it “helping” you would be places like Landmark that specifically cater to students with disabilities, and even then, it would only be because you’re expected to have one.</p>
<p>Overcoming hardships and obstacles is often impressive to admissions staff. So if you can show how you’ve overcome your learning disability to achieve impressive things, it could give you a boost. I know people write essays about this – but they have to be handled very carefully. </p>
<p>You will not be considered a minority. Some disabilities might be viewed as bringing diversity to campus. ADHD certainly wouldn’t, I don’t know about Aspergers.</p>
<p>But if you use your diversity as a crutch, or an excuse – that’s a turn off. And if colleges think you are playing a “LD card” – that could be a turn off, too. And that’s what asking this question implies.</p>