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[quote=Anonymous]First, it’s great that you are on top of this and want to help. Now is about the time to start low key exploring.  Find drivable schools and visit a SLAC, a large state U, 
A rural, an urban school, an HBCU (if that’s something she might want). See what feels comfortable to her.

I would disagree with defaulting to “choose huge” idea for an ADHD/ anxious kid.  Reality is that many SLACs (outside HBCUs)  don’t have a huge Black population. That might be an issue for her. But I wouldn’t default to “large urban” just because she’s Black.  SLACs have small classes and more 1:1 professor interaction and more approachable professors for anxious kids.  They could be a great option. It really depends on what your kid wants and whether she is willing to made a less diversity for smaller classes trade off.

Plus, D3 sports won’t come with a scholarship, but might give her a chance to compete in college. I know both my kids used their ECs to help manage ADHD— on with physical activity and PE with a musical instrument.  She might do very well in a D3 student athlete (vs athlete-student) environment.

One thought is that math/lego loving kids at our high school tend to join FRC robotics. Which would give her a window into engineering and CS in an approachable, hands on way.  VEX robotics is also supposed to be good. Maybe a summer program?

As for testing, TO is in constant flux, but I’m sure lots of schools will be TO when she applies.  But for most schools, high test scores can help. With ADHD, make sure her school is helping her get the testing accommodations (small group/ extended time) she is entitled too.  And, have her do an ACT. One of kids had meh scores on the PSAT/SAT and blew the lid off the ACT. They are different tests that play to different strengths.

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