Is the Learning Differences Support Program Right for You?
• Applicants to the program must submit a written statement from a qualified psychologist verifying that a disability exists and identifying the nature of the disability. • Participants in the program should have at least average WAIS scores in the areas of reasoning and conceptual ability and a profile which suggests that they have the ability to succeed in college despite language-based disabilities and/or other deficit areas. • Documented attainment of at least a 9th-grade level of reading comprehension is optimal for academic success. • Participants should typically expect 30-minute tutoring sessions no more than two to three times a week. • Participants needing a reduced course load may take four classes and still be considered full-time students. • Ours is not a comprehensive program. We do not monitor medications, read exams to students, or assist with activities for daily living. • Mental-health services at the College are available on a limited basis. Students who require long-term assistance are referred to mental-health providers in the Bennington community at the student's expense. The Southern Vermont College Office of Admissions does not consider information regarding a student's disability in admissions decisions; nonetheless, the college strongly recommends that applicants with disabilities contact the Director of the Learning Differences Program to understand whether the College and the LDSP can meet their needs. |
Applicants considering the Southern Vermont College Learning Differences Support Program (LDSP) should be aware of the following points when deciding whether the LDSP is appropriate for their needs: 
