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The Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL) is designed for students who have diagnosed learning differences, executive functioning weaknesses, 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 Questionnaire. First-Year applicants must apply to the College and the PAL program by following the instructions below, and by completing the Application for Undergraduate Admission.
| PAL and SAIL Fees '24-'25: | |
| PAL Course 1190 and 1200 | $8,320 |
| PAL Course 1210 | $8,130 |
| PAL Course 1220 | $4,380 |
| SAIL Program Fee | $9,000 |
| PAL and SAIL Fees '25-'26: | |
| PAL Course 1190 and 1200 | $8,640 |
| PAL Course 1210 | $8,440 |
| PAL Course 1220 | $4,550 |
| SAIL Program Fee | $9,350 |
Please submit the following materials (by email, fax, or mail) directly to the PAL Learning Center:
Mail:
The PAL Learning Center
Curry College
1071 Blue Hill Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
Tel: 617-333-2250
Fax: 617-333-2018
Email: PAL@Curry.edu
When sending documents by email attachment please include the student's name in the subject line so the information gets to the correct office. We will notify you if there is anything missing from your testing materials.
Diagnostic testing typically must be administered within three years of application and include:
A. Cognitive testing
Results from the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV), the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV or WISC-V), 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) or other abbreviated tests are not accepted.
B. Achievement testing
Results from an individually administered achievement test (e.g., Woodcock-Johnson, WIAT) indicating current levels in:
*Required achievement subtests
Diagnostic Testing Services
Contact Pal@curry.edu with questions about Educational Diagnostic Services and related fees.
PAL interviews and information sessions are generally scheduled Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with some Saturday/holiday availability.
A PAL interview is not typically required as part of the application process, yet strongly recommended.
Schedule a PAL interview or PAL Information Session
Please note: You may book a PAL interview slot as either an interview or information session meeting.
Please contact the PAL Office at 617-333-2250 or email pal@curry.edu if you have any questions.
PAL Admission Coordinator, Dr. Nicole Parsons
nicole.parsons@curry.edu or (617) 333-2309
PAL Admission Assistant Coordinator, Tish Pieper
tpieper@curry.edu - (617) 333-2079
For information on your application to the College, please contact Michelle Bracken, Assistant Vice President of Admission, at mbracken0109@curry.edu or 617-333-2210.
Please note: The PAL office will retain matriculated PAL student admission records, including psycho-educational evaluations and other supporting admission documents, for seven (7) years after degree completion or withdrawal from Curry College.
