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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you live in NOVA, GMU might be nice in the sense that your kid can come one easily whenever he wants (which could be helpful). [/quote]

This seems like a negative. The kid should be developing independence not running home frequently.[/quote]

OP here. I agree with that. Good to have him close enough where coming home can be accomplished in a few hours if necessary, but don't want to encourage that as a frequent practice. Its important that he develop independence whether its on campus 30-40 minutes away, or 3 hours (CNU is about 2 1/2)[/quote]

My DS just finished his freshman year at GMU and he lived on campus, although we are 30 minutes away. He rarely came home to spend the night, but we would occasionally see him for a meal or to pick up something he needed from home (like his winter coat). It was convenient to have him close to home for doctor/dental appointments. He has ADHD/HFA and sees his doctor every month or so for checkups and refills. I’m very proud of him and I think he made the right choice of school. His other options were VCU, UMW, and JMU. He made Dean’s list both semesters at GMU and seems happy. [/quote]

This is so good to hear, as our DS with the same profile will be attending GMU in the fall. I’m so glad your DS’s first year was a success![/quote]

Good to know, thank you. We will attend an admitted students tour this week. I've heard good things about GMU's admitted students programming, so I only wish our DC had the opportunity to participate in all of that. We'll just need to do the best with the information we have!

OP here. Congratulations on your DS’ matriculation to GMU! Have you identified and begun arranging any supports they will avail themselves of? Since our DC is coming off the waitlist, also wondering if we are behind the eight ball regarding housing. This will be a manageable but significant hurdle for our DC to overcome as they transition to college. [/quote]

Thanks! Our son will be in the MASI program and was just approved for a single room, though it is pending availability so who knows. They told us we were early with the request so I don’t think you’ll be late if you get the ball rolling now on housing. [/quote][/quote]

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