Curry College and the Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL) are internationally known for their success in supporting college students with learning disabilities. In keeping with Curry’s focus on individualized education, PAL for Multilingual Students is a highly successful program designed to identify and serve the following:

• international students whose TOEFL scores may be an inaccurate representation of their ability because of a specific learning disability
• U.S. residents and citizens who are non-native speakers of English or who have significant bilingual/bicultural backgrounds in addition to a specific learning disability

PAL for Multilingual Students, allows students to pursue the traditional curriculum at Curry. Students participate as full members of the student body. In addition, PAL for Multilingual Students provides focused support in advising, and in academic and social areas to help students make a successful transition into college life.

With over thirty years of experience working with LD students and a century-old commitment to personalized education, Curry College offers the support and expertise necessary for international and multilingual students to achieve on the college level.

Special Services

PAL for Multilingual Students Mentor/Instructor
Student progress is carefully monitored by the Program Coordinator who serves as a mentor for all participants. The Coordinator also acts as the student’s PAL instructor or works closely with each student's PAL instructor.

Academic Advising
The Program Coordinator serves as academic advisor or co-advisor to develop an individual curriculum plan for each student.

Faculty Liaison
The Program serves as a communication link with faculty for academic and cultural concerns.

Peer Support Group
Students from a variety of cultural backgrounds provide support and friendship.

Personalized Orientation
Special orientation and information for international students is an important part of PAL for Multilingual Students.

Individually Designed Curriculum Plan
Curry College offers a variety of courses to help students develop academic skills while pursuing their college degree. Among these offerings are:

• American Culture and Language courses
• Developmental Reading, Writing, and Academic Skills Classes
• Individual tutoring through the Essential Skills Center

Admission Requirements

In addition to the regular admissions requirements of transcripts, essay and recommendations, the following are requirements specific to PAL for Multilingual Students:

• TOEFL (for international students only)
• LD Documentation (translated)
  • Psychoeducational Evaluation including scores of WAIS-R or WAIS III
  • Educational History
  • Achievement Testing
• Personal Interview - in person, by phone, or email (highly recommended)

For more information contact:
Pat Mytkowicz
Coordinator PAL for Multilingual Students
(617) 333-2296 or 2500
FAX: (617) 333-2018
E-Mail: pmytkowi@curry.edu

Pat Mytkowicz
PAL for Multilingual Students
Learning Center
Curry College
1071 Blue Hill Avenue
Milton, MA 02186 USA
Website: www.curry.edu