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[quote=Anonymous]There really is no one right answer. Some kids do better at small schools, some at larger schools with lots of resources. I knew someone would mention the CTCL schools and yes, some of them might be a good fit for your kid but many will not. It really is very individual. Some things that my DC with mental health and LD issues considered when researching schools:

Academic fit - generally wanted a place that felt less competitive but still had good academics. Ultimately ended up at a school where she is in the top quarter of the class (based on her ACT and GPA).

Location – decided to stay relatively close to home so we could drive to her if there was an emergency.

Mental Health resources – this really varies across schools so you need to specifically ask what they provide their students and how many counselors the school has. There should at least be enough counselors available that a student doesn’t need to wait to talk to someone if they are in a crisis.

Disability office – find out what they offer and how accessible they seem. One suggestion is to look at where the school’s disability office is located on campus. Is it in a nice, welcoming location or is it tucked away in the basement of the parking garage? Small schools are not necessarily better than large schools.

Genera support services – generally, does the school seem to value student mental health? Do they offer de-stress workshops? Do they have good academic support? Is there someone on staff who will reach out to a student who seems to be struggling?

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