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[quote=Anonymous]Graduated HS in 1987. I got into the only VA college that accepted me with my 3.1 GPA and an SAT score barely over 1050. My verbal score far outweighed math. My guidance counselor sat me down and nearly tearfully announced that had my math score matched my verbal, we’d be having a different conversation.

Back story: I had a suspected learning disability in math discovered first semester freshman year. My parents were notified and asked to meet with my algebra teacher to discuss next steps. My father thought learning disability meant that I was functionally r-word. Really. He rebuffed any/all suggestions of changing my schedule to work with a math specialist or even determining where I might need additional supports.

Instead, he hired a peer tutor for me; once a week, $5. I continued to struggle and skated through with C- or D throughout HS. I took AP Govt and English.

All said, no regrets. It took me decades to believe that I’m highly intelligent, witty and a fast learner.

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