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Your teen has a learning disability. Should he tell colleges when he applies? Doing so could help the college see that he has been able to overcome problems. But some teens are afraid that a learning disability might keep them out of the college they want. The New York Times asked admissions directors this question. Their advice: Don't hide your disability. "We favor honesty in the admissions process," says Steven Syverson of Lawrence University. Knowing about the disability can help the college see how your teen handles challenges. That will help them see that he will be able to do college-level work. Before your teen enrolls, the college needs to know about his disability. He needs to ask about the support the college provides. Otherwise, he may struggle because he didn't get the help he needed. Reprinted with permission from the March 2010 issue of Parents Still make the difference!® (High School Edition) newsletter. Copyright © 2010 The Parent Institute®, a division of NIS, Inc. Source: "Q and A: College Admissions," New York Times, October 8, 2009, http://questions.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/17/qa-college-admissions/#disabilities. |