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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Re: harsh wake-up calls, in my senior year, I was identified as the outstanding senior in my major (an award that came with a little cash and a nice lunch).

I asked the department advisor how that could be because I had withdrawn from an elective in the major.  And another class in the prior major I had considered.

She told me that "Ws" were considered differently from "Fails".  That it was good to know one's limits and that everyone has things come up in their life.

I'm still a bit surprised, particularly since I really had issues with the teaching philosophy of the class I dropped.

But my point here is that a W is less harsh than you're probably feeling it is. Assuming you can arrange for it.

I do though, want to mention something else related to your post.  You mention that your kid has mental health challenges/executive functioning issues but you are concerned about this becoming known to the professors.  Please keep an eye on this.  I think sometimes people who have neurodivergence or mental health conditions can help others/inspire others.  But they have to be able to control their own situations.  Does that make sense?  Also, in the vein of "mental health is just health" and openness, it may be hard to study in a place where openness is not accepted.  You can help your child monitor those issues.[/quote]

Thanks for all that! Good stuff for me to sit on.[/quote]

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