Type of Document	Thesis
Author	Allison, Katie Coddington
URN	etd-04122005-204842
Title	Students with Learning Disabilities who are Admitted to the University using Alternative Criteria: How do they fare?
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Educational Psychology and Learning Systems, Department of
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Briley Proctor Committee Chair Frances Prevatt Committee Member Huijun Li Committee Member
Keywords	College Success College Students Learning Disabilities Special Admissions
Date of Defense	2004-11-08
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Many post-secondary institutions now have programs for special admission considerations for students with learning disabilities (LD’s). These programs review information to determine the eligibility of students with disabilities who may not otherwise meet minimum standards for admissions. This study examines the academic success of students with LD’s admitted through a Special Admissions Committee (SAC) when compared to students admitted through the “normal” process. An analysis of documentation of 45 undergraduate students submitted to an SAC indicates that they have lower high school GPA’s and lower standardized test scores than their non-LD counterparts, but have similar levels of success (as measured by comparing cumulative college GPA’s, number of failed courses, and outcome status three semesters after matriculation).
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