Do Colleges Care If I Have Aspergers?

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I'm going to be participating in autism research at an ivy league university this summer (i just want the mri lol) and I'm deciding whether I should put it on my application or not because it shows I'm "disabled".
I've heard mixed reviews online about colleges and Aspergers.

you have to make your own decision, but my policy is not to tell unless I need accommodations.

It may not matter, unless the college has an "Affirmative Action" plan for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

I do not usually post in the Adolescent Forum, but your post caught my attention. BTW, your post would fit into the School & College Forum.

Anyway, good on you to participate in a research study! Volunteers are always appreciated. Next, about whether or not to disclose on an application to a potential university. I can answer (and just now I am finishing my PhD, so I do know).

Remember that your AS diagnosis is a medical diagnosis and private. For any proper application, academic or work, medical disclosures are not to be revealed except firstly to your university's special needs (or disabilities services). That is, your medical practitioner (or equivalent) should write a formal letter to the special needs counsellor first. Then ask your special needs counsellor about protocol. IMO, do not reveal your diagnosis to anyone else. However, if you and/or the special needs counsellor feel you would benefit from disclosing to your direct academic advisor/supervisor (like if you need special consideration or accommodation), then they may do so with discretion. You are under no obligation at all to disclose otherwise. Do not indicate that you are disabled on your application. Disclosure is irrevocable and places a lot of trust with someone you do not know. While it can be positive sometimes, it can also be a real disadvantage if you deal with those who are unfamiliar or unethical. Well, good luck with your application.