About
the SAT’s: For information on Services for Students with
Disabilities visit www.collegeboard.com
Where
to Go??? Choices for life after high school
Community College:
These are two-year colleges that have a focus on
teaching, and thus they are interested in supporting the
academic needs of students. Community colleges offer
associates degrees and credits are generally transferable to
four-year colleges. The law requires accommodations for
students with learning disabilities but services vary from
school to school.
Vocational Program:
Vocational-technical schools stress "hands-on"
learning and provide more on-the-job training than book
learning. Students earn certificates rather than college
degrees.
Four-Year Colleges and
Universities:
These institutions can be private or public and the size of
their student bodies vary greatly. Four-year colleges offer
bachelor’s degrees and many offer graduate and professional
degrees. Accommodations for students with learning
disabilities are required by law but services vary from school
to school.
Full-Time Employment:
Taking a full-time position after high school commits a
student’s time and career direction to one specific line of
work.
Military Service:
This is a non-academic environment, but vocational skills
training are available. Military service requires a time
commitment for several years.
MASSACHUSETTS
STATE COLLEGES AND UMASS
Admission Standards
Exceptions: Learning Disabled Applicants
If you have a diagnosed
learning disability, you do not have to take tests such as the
SAT or ACT for admission to any public institution of higher
education in Massachusetts. However, you will be required to
submit documentation of your learning disability, and you
still must complete the 16 required academic units with a
minimum GPA of 2.0.
Joint Admissions:
Students enrolled in any Massachusetts Community College in a
designated transfer program are eligible to sign up for Joint
Admissions. Once signed up, students need to earn their
associates degree with a 2.5 or higher GPA, then are
guaranteed admissions to the University of Massachusetts and
most state colleges.
WHAT
SOME COLLEGES OFFER FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Curry College
,
the PAL Program (Program for Advancement of Learning). The PAL
program is designed for students who have a primary diagnosis
of a language-based learning disability and/or ADHD and who
have a least average, ranging to superior, intellectual
ability. For information, contact: The Learning Center at
(617) 333-2250.
Westfield State College,
makes every effort to provide an enriching educational
experience for qualified learning disabled students.
Applicants who wish to receive special consideration in the
admission process and special tutorial services after
enrollment must submit a copy of complete diagnostic testing
along with official high school transcripts. For information
contact: Director of Disability Services at (413) 572-5676.
Massasoit Community College
,
the LATCH Program is for you if you need to develop your math,
reading, and/or writing skills. LATCH support includes
required organized study sessions, professional tutors, peer
tutors, counselors who aid in selecting college programs and
setting personal goals, and offers a course in self-assessment
and career planning. For information contact: (508) 588-9100,
x1411.
MAKING
THE FINAL SELECTION
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What type of support is available?
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Which courses provide tutoring?
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What kind of tutoring is available?
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How well do faculty members accept students with learning
disabilities?
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Are courses in study skills or writing skills offered?
Meet
with your Guidance Counselor´
Mansfield
High School
Guidance
Department
250
East Street
Mansfield,
MA 02048
Phone
(508) 261-7540
Fax
(508) 339-0259
Sometimes when people are
confused about what to do, they do nothing. Sometimes they
decide to just wait and see what "comes along."
These people later realize that doing nothing is in itself a
choice, and that very seldom does anything worthwhile just
"come along." Things happen for people who make them
happen. Take control of your life, make a plan, and work hard.
Your future begins now.
