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[quote=Anonymous]My middle school dd has ADD and I don't know what the future holds for college. Heck, we are just trying to figure out what to do for high school.  At least with HS, we are up front that the motivation has to come from her if she wants to go to private high school.  Within that we are encouraging her to find the best fit.  For her, it is about motivation and confidence.  If she has that, she will figure out what needs to be done and rise to the challenge.  I can't say for sure that x school will be better, because at the end of the day she has to want it and be willing to work for it.

So advice for the person in question, the son shouldn't rule out CC, don't look at prestige, look at where will he get the support he needs to ultimately be successful.  Also look at  other schools that have great supports for kids with LDs.  Don't necessarily rule out other colleges either. At the end of the day the son will have to seek out the supports and want to improve his study habits whether he goes to CC, a college that changes lives, or a huge state university etc..  The question is which environment does HE feel the motivation to do so.  You can't necessarily assume it will be CC nor can you assume it will be the other options.[/quote]

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