LEARNING DISABILITIES SUPPORT PROGRAM
Supplementary Application for Admission
**This is a fee-based program**
Name ________________________________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________
Email Address _____________________________________________ Cell Phone ________________
Are you applying as a: Freshman ______ Transfer ______ Full-time ______ Part-time _______
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Early Decision 1
____ Marist offers two binding Early Decision options in which candidates are limited to Marist as
their sole choice. Marist’s Early Decision 1 deadline is November 15. Notifications will be
mailed mid-December. Accepted candidates are required to submit a non-refundable deposit
by February 15.
Early Action
____ Marist also offers a flexible Early Action option. Students who wish to find out early but are
not ready to commit can apply Early Action. The deadline for this program is November 15,
and notification are mailed by mid-January. Accepted students will have until May 1 to submit
a deposit. The deposit is non-refundable after May 1.
Early Decision II
____ The second binding Early Decision option is Early Decision II. Early Decision II applications must
be completed by February 1. Notifications will still be mailed mid-February. Accepted
candidates are required to submit a non-refundable deposit by March 1.
Regular Decision
____ The last deadline for freshman applicants is Regular Decision. Applications must be received by
February 1. Notifications are mailed by mid-March. Students who are accepted through
regular decision have until May 31 to attend Marist and submit their enrollment deposit. The
deposit is non-refundable after May 1.
Name of the school you currently attend:___________________________________________________
Are you receiving Special Education services at that school? Yes ______ No ______
If yes, how often? _______________________________________________________________
Name and title of individual(s) providing services: ___________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Do you receive private tutoring outside of school? Yes ______ No ______
If yes, in what subject(s)? __________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
When your learning disability was first diagnosed? ________________________________________
Date of your most recent evaluation: ____________________________________________________
Briefly describe, in your own words how your learning disability currently affects your academic work:
What support services do you feel are most important for your success in college?
In what academic areas do you feel most confident?
In what areas do you feel less successful?
What is your intended major? ____________________________________________________________
If undecided, what career do you think you might enjoy? _______________________________
Please attach an essay describing what you think is important for us to know about you as a person
when we are making a decision about your acceptance.
This form, with a $25 non-refundable application fee payable to the Office of Special Services should
be completed and returned to:
Learning Disabilities Support Program
Office of Special Services
Marist College
3399 North Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
To complete this application, be sure that you:
1. Submit a copy of psychological evaluation results to include WAIS subset scores, narrative and
diagnosis (abbreviated WAIS not acceptable) and current levels of achievement in reading,
mathematics and written language as determined by individual achievement test scores.
Scores must be within 3 years.
2. A copy of your must recent IEP/ 504 plan must also be submitted if you had one in high
school.
3. Include an unofficial copy of your high school transcript.
4. SAT/ACT scores are required and a copy should be included with your application.
5. Include 2 letters of recommendation from teacher, tutors, (someone who is familiar with your
learning style).
6. Attach your essay.
7. Enclose the $25 application fee
Please not that all students must also complete an application for admission to Marist College
Signature of Applicant
Date
Marist College does not discriminate in the admission process or in the awarding process of financial aid on the
basis of race, color, sex, religion or disability
Voice: (845)575-3274
Fax: (845)575-3011
Email: SpecServ@Marist.edu