Busting College Admissions Myths For Those With Learning Disabilities

“Wait – how do students with learning disabilities get into Columbia?”

This question frequently follows when I tell people who I work as a learning specialist at Columbia University’s disability services office. Underlying this question is one of many myths and misunderstandings about college admissions for students with learning disabilities and ADHD.

Though I don’t work with the admissions office at all in my job (another myth), I hear a number of things about admissions and college fit tha...