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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son is 2e  (ADHD) , very technical and is in technical magnet.. We are long way from college (still in MS), but looking at different universities web sites I know what I would be looking for:

- preferential registration for classes (so best schedule can be created with no math classes at 3 p.m. or 7 a.m.) (seen this accommodation on UMD website)
- Copy of notes (typing and listening is not working for DC) (common practice in most colleges )
- Less number of classes to be full time (I think 4  is max, otherwise some courses has to be taken P/F and some singing/band should be done) (seen it on site on  UMD)
- Extended time on exams (time and a half) (common practice)
- No more than one final per day (seen it on site of GaTech)
 
I would make sure that my child utilize all services available (organizational coaches, writing centers,  computer labs, TAs, asking teacher after classes etc.)

Another thing that I may to consider,  is not to allow for first two years to live on campus.
This is our particular issue, since my son does not feel both danger, and time... 
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Former UMD admin---stay away from UMD! The admin is highly disfunctional and there are too many horror stories to tell. I know it says certain things on their website, but I never saw those things actually happen. Ever! Let's just say they are enough of a mess that a colleague of mine who got his undergrad and PhD there got an email from admissions a few years post PhD graduation congratulating him on his acceptance to the undergrad program.   [/quote]

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