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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We can afford. One idea to take the $9000 (the merit) out of her bank account as a way of getting “skin in the game” 
She is not a partier, like at all. She is introverted and has a bad case of ADD. She did not take advantage of any of the supports in the school, or what they had to offer. In terms of accommodations, even though she was entitled to some like extended test time. She said socially, She loves it. [/quote]

Don’t punish her.  It sounds like she needs support to figure out what happened.  Help her find solutions.  [/quote]

THIS^^^

An introvert with ADD will likely find college hugely different than HS.  It's hard to ask for the help needed, and then as they "do worse" it gets even harder---it becomes a downward spiral for many kids with ADHD/ADD.  Also, may kids with ADD/ADHD also have some level of anxiety.  So when things get out of control the anxiety kicks in and renders them damn near helpless (Signed a parent of a kid diagnosed with ADHD during freshman year of college who had to change majors but graduated on time and started first job 2 weeks after graduation).

Help her come up with a plan for how to "right the ship" next semester (start using the support system the school offers).  Then you may need to be a bit more involved and help her stay on track. She needs your support right now, not to be punished/told to figure it out alone. [/quote]

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