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[quote=Anonymous]I would never send an unmedicated ADHD kid to Ohio State. Kids whose ADHD is not medicated often suffer socially and emotionally. Girls usually have significant anxiety.

She’s going to be overwhelmed at that large a school, Have difficulty putting herself forward to make friends and not be able to get the learning supports she needs in a class of 300 kids. She’s also unlikely to talk to the the teacher and ask for what she needs.  Distance learning from such a large school would be tough.

Ohio State from the West Coast May be the worst possible choice for your kid.  You said she’s struggling and wants a clean break?  Sorry, but her academic, social, emotional, mental health problems will follow her here because you never dealt with them.

My kid said medication was like having a light turned on. It helped academics. But also socially and with overall happiness. If you are determined not to medicate, at least have her take a gap year, work with a therapist and executive functioning coach and reapply to appropriate schools. [/quote]

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