To let colleges know?

DutchGuy
Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:03:02 +0000

Goodmorning,

I am a sophomore with autism (PDD-NOS). Although I will only apply in 1.5 years, I am curious already. Should you mention autism on your application when applying to rigorous (HYPS etc.) colleges?

Personally, I think I handle my autism very well. I have once debated on national television, set up the first autistic MUN-team (and lead it now) and teach at my school. These aren’t ‘autistic EC’s’ so I was wondering whether it would help me if I mentioned my autism?