<p>5boys,</p>
<p>We did not reveal the LD, though I anonymously sussed out the LD centre as to their attitudes. However, my S sounds academically different than yours. GPA 3.4, SATs 690 + 720 + 650 = 2060. Consistent, good but not great, and though he went to a top prep school here, it would not have been known to CC. CC was a stretch for him.</p>
<p>I think he was helped by his being Canadian and also that his EC’s (high level sports, wilderness leadership training, top award in art) as well as his enthusiastic nature were so clearly demonstrable as a perfect CC fit.</p>
<p>If your S needs to explain the failure-to-A in algebra, writing about his self-insight after discovering the LD and how he uses this despite lack of accommodations might be good.</p>
<p>I hope your S will visit, so he can be very detailed in why CC is perfect for him. Also, ED1 gives a definite advantage that EA does not give. Check out the CD Set on admissions.</p>
<p>Flyboy’s idea on the Jan admit is interesting, but here is a caution. The CC orientation is TERRIFIC and might be particularly important for an LD kid. A weekend of events on campus, some with parents, then a 5 day service trip (your son will probably want one of the wilderness trips), followed by a 2 block FYE. These are really interesting courses taught to small groups, and the kids are helped to come up to collegiate speed.</p>
<p>However, if your S was deferred from ED (or even if rejected, which would greatly surprise me), an offer to do the Jan admit might up his chances again.</p>
<p>BTW, it amazes that his school is not required to give accommodations. Private schools here do.</p>