Descriptor
| College Students | 2 |
| Higher Education | 2 |
| Learning Disabilities | 2 |
| Misconceptions | 2 |
| Student Needs | 2 |
| Academic Achievement | 1 |
| Educational Principles | 1 |
| Handicap Identification | 1 |
| Predictor Variables | 1 |
| Student Characteristics | 1 |
| Student Personnel Services | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedKravets, Marybeth – Journal of College Admission, 1996
Examines the numerous misconceptions surrounding learning disabilities (LD). Addresses such mistaken views: those with multiple LDs should not consider college; LD is the same as mental retardation; colleges deny admission to applicants if they are unable to accommodate the LD; and individuals who receive accommodations have an unfair advantage.…
Descriptors: College Students, Higher Education, Learning Disabilities, Misconceptions
Ryan, Ann Grasso; Heikkila, M. Kathleen – Academic Therapy, 1988
This paper offers a critical examination of common misconceptions concerning college students with learning disabilities (LD), including, among others: LD college students are older versions of high school LD students, college entrance data can accurately predict LD student success, and LD students disclose their handicaps to institutions of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Students, Educational Principles, Handicap Identification
