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title: 'Video: Why students should take the lead in finding a college'
description: Find out why it’s important for kids with learning disabilities to take the lead role in choosing a college.
slug: video-why-students-should-take-the-lead-in-finding-a-college
author: The Understood Team
published: '2019-08-05T15:41:07.634Z'
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source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/video-why-students-should-take-the-lead-in-finding-a-college
lang: en
---

# Video: Why students should take the lead in finding a college

It’s really important for students with learning and thinking differences to take the lead in finding and [choosing a college](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/how-to-choose-a-college-for-students-with-learning-disabilities). So says Manju Banerjee, vice president for educational research and innovation at Landmark College. Find out the whys and hows of making sure your teen or young adult plays a key role during your college search.

[![Video](https://cdn-images.understood.org/p0qf7j048i0q/3D290291268E488582B5495E9DC510AD/fa7a8922dd7c92cdeb043dfd46d846c6/111016_Video-_Why_Students_Should_Take_the_Lead_in_Finding_a_College.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/embed/SB8MFnaKhRQ)

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