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Sarah Patnode
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Date Posted: 04:02:47 12/21/07 Fri
In reply to:
Donna Campbell
's message, "Universities for Dyslexic Students" on 15:55:54 11/30/07 Fri
Donna you asked: Are there universities which waive admission requirements for students with learning disabilities?
Any university CAN grant admission to anyone at any time; they almost NEVER do. Keep in mind that anytime someone grants a waiver or exception their reputation is on the line. So they only use it in extraordinary circumstances when they REALLY trust they will not get burned.
I am a dyslexic who obtained my BA cum laude in 2003. I graduated high school with a 1.8 GPA and made several community college (CC) attempts. I’ve been where your son is.
The route most likely to be successful for your son is to finish all his general education requirements at the CC level and apply for a transfer to the university level.
The CC level is on the whole better equipped to accommodate dyslexia and all the emotional baggage that comes with it. Classes are smaller, teachers are more accessible and understanding (or at least tolerant), and services tend to be better delivered.
Colleges on the west coast are much more accommodating than the east coast. Public schools adhere to the ADA better than private schools, but getting waivers and exceptions is easier at private schools.
Learn to work the system. Colleges allow a limited number of D and F classes to be retaken and the original grade removed. Register for more classes than needed and DROP the extra to balance each terms workload between nightmare classes and easier classes. DO NOT take a class with an instructor who is resistant.
With most dyslexics our strongest point is our personalities – USE IT. Build trust. Get to know teachers, department secretaries, counselors, deans, or anyone with the power to grant waivers, accommodations or just make life easier.
Check your ego at the door. I highly recommend your son try out every accommodation offered to him and then chose to continue using only those that are most useful to him. Try any technology that has even a remote chance of being useful.
If you would like to know more, please let me know, Sarah
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