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[quote=Anonymous]I have a similar kid. My non-STEM ASD/ADHD often rigid kid has strongish stats.  I agree with PP about staying close to home. We live in Maryland. We “forced” visits to:

2 small: Washington College, St Marys College of Md
1 med: UMBC
2 large: Towson, UMD

In order of his preference : 
1) UMD but not sure he’ll get in because he did not take AP math or science. pretty walkable.
2) Towson very walkable; impressive campus/new buildings;
3) UMBC Liked vibe but he was concerned it was too STEM-y; not walkable at all.
4) SMCM too small for him; not walkable
5) Wash College- also small; wanted to leave immediately; DH and I thought walkable town was great.

I think housing is available at all of these for 4 years but for UMD and Towson a lot of kids move to apts that are pretty much on campus physically by junior or senior year.

If you struggle with rigidity, I would recommend visiting schools in the order of least to most interest. My kid’s attitude improved by the last few visits. I can’t tell if it was because he liked the schools more or if he was just coming around on accepting the whole process.

One thing we learned was some of the less competitive schools offer quite a few credits for AP classes- even for 3 on the test. In DS’ case this would take a little pressure off in finding a major, potentially double majoring or even just taking a lighter course load.

Good luck!
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