Apply - PAL

The Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL) is designed for students who have a primary diagnosis of a language-based learning disability and/or AD/HD and who have at least average to superior intellectual ability. Space is limited; therefore, each application is evaluated carefully to identify students whose needs best match the nature of support offered in PAL. All applicants must submit diagnostic materials that describe and support the above PAL admissions criteria.  Applicants may also submit the optional PAL Supplementary Application, which is available online.

• Apply online for PAL

Printed Application Instructions:

Please submit (by email, fax, or mail) directly to the PAL Learning Center:

1. Diagnostic testing (read below)
2. Individual Education Plan (IEP) or its equivalent, if available
3. PAL Supplementary Application optional - complete online form (link above)

Note: SAT, SAT 1, or ACT scores are NOT required of PAL applicants.

Priority application deadline: March 1; applications will be accepted through May 1

Mail:
The PAL Learning Center
Curry College
1071 Blue Hill Avenue
Milton, MA 02186

Fax: 617-333-2018
Tel: 617-333-2250
Email: PAL@Curry.edu

Need to know if your testing materials, supplemental application, or other materials have been received? We will notify you if any materials are missing, or you can send your inquiry to: PAL@Curry.edu and we will send you an update on receipt of admission materials.

Diagnostic Testing

Diagnostic testing typically must be administered within three years of application and include:

1. Cognitive testing - Results from the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV), the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV), or other comprehensive cognitive tests, such as the Woodcock-Johnson Test of Cognitive Ability. Test results must be accompanied by a narrative report and subtest scores. Please note that the WASI (Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence) is not accepted.

 

2. Achievement testing - Results from an individually administered achievement test (e.g., Woodcock-Johnson, WIAT) indicating current levels in:
   • Reading (word recognition and reading comprehension)
   • Written Language (must include written expression)
   • Math (computation and math reasoning ability)
   • The WRAT, or other abbreviated achievement measures, are not accepted.
3. Additionally, please submit an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or its equivalent, if available.

Contact Dr. Nancy Winbury (NWinbury@Curry.edu or 617-333-2314) with questions about diagnostic testing available through the Educational Diagnostic Center.

Interviews

An interview with PAL is strongly recommended and may be required in some cases. Please contact the PAL Learning Center by email, PAL@Curry.edu or 617-333-2250, with questions. Most interviews are held Mon. - Fri. between 9 am and 3 pm.

Group Information Sessions

PAL will be offering Group Information Sessions throughout the academic year. If you would like to reserve a space in one of our upcoming sessions, please provide your name, phone, year in school, address, and date interested to: PAL@Curry.edu.