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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am a professor at a good liberal arts college. Every semester I receive notice from the dean's office that a small number of students need extra time on tests/papers. In almost every case, I never hear or think about the issue again. I think that by the time students have been admitted to a competitive college most have developed compensating strategies and organizational skills. Also most do not want to draw attention to themselves and probably work hard to succeed. On very rare occasions I notice that a student does indeed need more time or is consistently distracted or disorganized. However, more often these are student with no documented issue--maybe something is going on in their lives, maybe their having too much fun in college, maybe they have been relying on their smarts and are a little overwhelmed with the freedom and greater demands in college (which, of course, will only become greater in real life). My point is that, in my experience, giving kids the support they need tends to work and lead to independence. But sometimes a person--any person--may encounter new demands and feel overwhelmed.[/quote]
Wow, I wish my DD were at your college.  [/quote]

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