By Marilyn Emerson
Independent Educational Consultant

Students who have a chronic disease such as arthritis, lupus, lyme disease, chronic fatigue, epilepsy, cancer, asthma, Crohn’s disease, and sickle cell anemia may have concerns about applying to college.

Can I really do this?

Yes. If you have made it through high school with your illness, then you will be able to tackle college. By now you've figured out how to cope with your disease and maximize your learning. These are skills that you will continue to apply not only in college, but throughout your life.

What kind of school can I go to?

Everyone has specific attributes that they look for in a college. Some of these are optional characteristics; some of these are make-or-break criterion. The list is different for each student. A vegetarian or someone who keeps kosher will require a certain type of dining facility. An aspiring crew athlete will not likely choose a landlocked school. Similarly, a student requiring close proximity to a hospital or to a medical specialist will include those things on their list of vital attributes.

Making a good decision requires that you do your homework. First, you need to identify the things that you require in a potential school. You should consider the size, the location, the atmosphere, etc. You'll also want to talk to your physician to see about any additional needs that you will have while away at school.

Once you have an idea about what you are looking for, with the ...

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