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[quote=Anonymous]Absolutely. But if she is trending strongly upward and struggling with ADHD and anxiety, with possible failure to launch issues, consider the 2 year at NOVA direct admit program to UVA or WM or VT. It is really designed for kids who need the extra time and slower transition (or less expense) and in the end you have a diploma from WM or UVA or VT to put on your resume. With no asterisk saying you started at NOVA.

Parent of ADHD/ anxious kids here, and transitions are tough.  To ES. To MS. To HS. Every time we hit one it is a mess for the first coup,e of months.  We are already planning the best way to transition our HS sophomore to college, and doing long term planning with an organizational tutor and a therapist, based on where he needs to be in 3 years.

It sounds like you kid has a miserable transition to HS. Which sucks. And it can be hard to hold your head up in this area and say you are going to NOVA when friends neighbors are going to top 25 schools. But your kid is more likely to be successful in the long run if they tackle college level work and mature some before they try living independently, rather than doing both at once.  In a best case scenario, they can live at home for year one.  Live in an apartment with a roommate year two. Transfer to UVA/WM year 3.

Hang in there mom and dad and play the long game. It will pay off.

Good luck![/quote]

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