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Anonymous wrote:I have an NMF with severe ADD inattentive and executive functioning issues. He’s at a large flagship and had no issues securing accommodations through the Office of Disability Services. However the accommodations are mostly focused on testing (extra time, private setting) and note taking assistance. There’s no accommodations for extended time on routine assignments.

What school and is he happy?

Alabama and yes happy, other than lack of good Asian food (Thai, Vietnamese).

He is the Blount Scholars LLC within the Honors College and is doing great. One freshman class is just busy work but his other classes are great. He’s planning to do a summer session in Norway!

I am surprised at some of the hostility. I assume there were a lot of kids like this out there (or maybe I am just hoping mine is not an outlier). Mine has never been diagnosed with ADHD but we do wonder as he is always missing assignments or not turning in things. Despite this, he is taking a rigorous courseload and mostly good grades. He has a 1540 SAT. But he would not do well at a super intense school because he is not motivated to go above and beyond.

From what I hear - this is not uncommon for kids with great grades and test scores. There are some that are very motivated and ambitious but (especially among boys) - I thought those were the outliers. Maybe not on this board...

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes good stats and yes smart. I meant doesn’t enjoy studying, research. Not a hustler. But not completely lost. Just don’t see her networking for clubs or going above and beyond. Will do the work and then want to head out, work out, watch a movie etc.

Oh FFS. Are you one of those grifters who writes grind culture fanfic posts on LinkedIn?

What’s the issue with the post above??

Anonymous wrote:Yes good stats and yes smart. I meant doesn’t enjoy studying, research. Not a hustler. But not completely lost. Just don’t see her networking for clubs or going above and beyond. Will do the work and then want to head out, work out, watch a movie etc.

Oh FFS. Are you one of those grifters who writes grind culture fanfic posts on LinkedIn?

My daughter was similar. She thrived at Auburn, where she discovered her major. It is niche, and Auburn excels in this area. The school ticked all of her social boxes, although she tends left. The school was not as conservative as anticipated, which was a relief. Alumni are very active, and she is now very well employed and lives in a major US city up north. Good luck!

Anonymous wrote:Personally, id worry about an adhd kid getting lost or off track at a large school. With a big campus, think of the time needed to walk (or shuttle) to class, to library, dining hall, gym, etc. A lot less hand holding and advising at big schools unless you initiate. With those strong grades and a desire for mild weather, maybe look at wake forest, urichmond, and other mid size schools...

Yes we are looking mainly at smaller schools for my smart kid with ADHD who wants serious academics but also doesn't want a super intense place either. But he doesn't want Southern or rah rah.

Anonymous wrote:DD is very smart but not super studious or academic. Has ADHD. Cares about grades and doing well but has no clue what she wants to do, bare minimum to get good grades. Has little motivation to explore and says no to most suggestions for a major. Possibly business of some sort but can’t see her hustling or networking. Wants warm weather. Rah rah. But hard to compare to other go getters who lock in and study and are focused on a goal. I think she would do well at a good school but not crazy ranked. She is applying to Clemson UGA UTK UF FSU SC as far as the warmer climate ones go.

Look into colleges with good support services for disabilities. Also smaller colleges may be better for her, less likely to get lost and easier to get to know profs who will be providing accommodations.

Anonymous wrote:OP, I think you are focused on the wrong things. DD sounds like a great student, and most kids don't know what they want to study at this age and have not found her passion. I would not worry about that part at all.

What you want to focus on is a school where she isn't overwhelmed far from home because of the ADHD. How much do you have to support her now to get those (amazing) grades and scores? If it's a lot, then you need to find a school that will offer her supports. If she's doing it on her own, just let her pick anywhere she likes and CALM DOWN because she is truly fine.

I agree to consider supports and how much scaffolding a kid needs but I do think op is smart to keep this in mind.

Some kids are smart enough/good enough test takers to pull off impressive high school stats but are just temperamentally unsuited to intense schools (and unlikely to thrive with lots of very intense peers.)

Anonymous wrote:OP, I think you are focused on the wrong things. DD sounds like a great student, and most kids don't know what they want to study at this age and have not found her passion. I would not worry about that part at all.

What you want to focus on is a school where she isn't overwhelmed far from home because of the ADHD. How much do you have to support her now to get those (amazing) grades and scores? If it's a lot, then you need to find a school that will offer her supports. If she's doing it on her own, just let her pick anywhere she likes and CALM DOWN because she is truly fine.

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. ACT 34 and gpa UW 3.84.
Wants Greek sports and warm

Elon or Furman

OP, I think you are focused on the wrong things. DD sounds like a great student, and most kids don't know what they want to study at this age and have not found her passion. I would not worry about that part at all.

What you want to focus on is a school where she isn't overwhelmed far from home because of the ADHD. How much do you have to support her now to get those (amazing) grades and scores? If it's a lot, then you need to find a school that will offer her supports. If she's doing it on her own, just let her pick anywhere she likes and CALM DOWN because she is truly fine.

Anonymous wrote:Personally, id worry about an adhd kid getting lost or off track at a large school. With a big campus, think of the time needed to walk (or shuttle) to class, to library, dining hall, gym, etc. A lot less hand holding and advising at big schools unless you initiate. With those strong grades and a desire for mild weather, maybe look at wake forest, urichmond, and other mid size schools...

For my kid with high stats but little desire to grind it out academics-wise we specifically discouraged wake forest bc of its reputation for being a lot of work compared to comparably ranked schools. (The whole “Work Forest” thing.)

Personally, id worry about an adhd kid getting lost or off track at a large school. With a big campus, think of the time needed to walk (or shuttle) to class, to library, dining hall, gym, etc. A lot less hand holding and advising at big schools unless you initiate. With those strong grades and a desire for mild weather, maybe look at wake forest, urichmond, and other mid size schools...

Anonymous wrote:ROLLINS

Isn't Rollins rigorous?

Anonymous wrote:I have an NMF with severe ADD inattentive and executive functioning issues. He’s at a large flagship and had no issues securing accommodations through the Office of Disability Services. However the accommodations are mostly focused on testing (extra time, private setting) and note taking assistance. There’s no accommodations for extended time on routine assignments.

What school and is he happy?