This passage explains that colleges cannot ask applicants about disabilities before making an admissions decision because students must be evaluated using the same standards as everyone else. I learned that disability information cannot legally be used to deny admission, since that would be considered discrimination. The reading also pointed out that if a student voluntarily shares information about a disability, it can only be used to support their application, not harm it. Overall, the passage highlights fairness, equal opportunity, and the importance of protecting students from bias during the admissions process.
