ADHD, Education & The College Search...

College Search & Selection
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<p>CollegeConfidential have proven to be a very helpful tool to me in the past, which is why I'm writing this thread for my sister.</p>

<p>She's currently a high school sophomore, NY state resident, - a bit early on the road to college, I know - but she's been getting antsy about the college search for a few weeks yet. She hasn't taken her SATs/ACTs yet. Her PSAT score wasn't great, but she admitted she didn't try and barely paid much attention to the exam, knowing it wouldn't count.</p>

<p>But a bit more about her as a student. She was diagnosed with ADHD in her younger years, and has been on different medications ever since. They have helped her be able to focus, and with the right teachers involved, she has made tremendous progress, more than any of us ever expected. She's been in Honors English for the past two years, and anticipates taking a bunch of AP/IB/Honors classes in the future. She's got around a 93 GPA, and is involved in a few extra curricular activities - Girl Scouts, Future Educators of America, Interact (community service club)...etc.</p>

<p>Being that she suffers from a learning disability, and her overall personality, she is looking for a small/medium school where she can continue to blossom as a student. She aspires to become a special education teacher, to help others the way her teachers have helped her. I could see her being OUTSTANDING at this, if only she can find the right college to her her on this journey...</p>

<p>So that's why I'm here. I'm looking from all sorts of opinions on a few colleges that would be good for an education major, with a learning disability.</p>

<p>The catch is that finances are an issue, and so I am clueless when it comes to Out of State aid, since I truthfully don't know if I see ANY of the SUNYs as a fit for my sister. Many are pretty big, and others are in far too rural areas for her. She's a picky brat, I know. But I love her, which is why I'm making this thread.</p>

<p>So anybody with ANY suggestions,
Please let me know!</p>

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<p>You should consider American University.</p>

<p>No, it’s not a smaller, liberal arts college by any means, but it’s specifically chosen by Fiske as one of the best colleges for students with learning disabilities. At the same time, it’s right outside of Washington D.C. and yet not too close to be overwhelming. And finally, it has an education major/department.</p>

<p>EDIT</p>

<p>I misread your post; you’re looking for a college that offers a degree in education with a specialization in teaching those with learning disabilities. I still stand by my recommendation about American University, but I also now want to recommend New England College.</p>

<p>Location - New Hampshire
VERY reasonable admission criteria
Less than 2000 students (undergraduate + graduate)
Rural-ish setting (possible turn-off, but still…)
Explicit major in “education of the learning disabled”
Also listed in Fiske as a top school for learning disabled students</p>

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<p>My sister has ADHD, and she would like to go into special education as a major. So my post was implying both that she would possibly require assistance, though doubtful but I imagine her going to a school that has a really great services for students with disabilities <em>just in case</em> so she has something to lean on freshman year. And I see her helping those that were like her once as well.</p>

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<p>You should look into the University of Arizona. I think they have a special program for students with ADHD.</p>

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<p>Finding a cure for ADHD/ADD/ and other LD issues would be perhaps one of the greatest gifts to mankind this new century. </p>

<p>Millions suffer with these insidious disabilities and suffer prejudice, poor self esteem and often failure in life which can lead to alcoholism, drug addiction and worse.</p>

<p>Not all ADHD/ADD kids are the same. Some are highly functional and get great SAT scores and get admitted to the best colleges, while others BOMB the SAT (and other complex exams), yet are very intelligent human beings, and suffer the indignity of being labeled stupid, rejected from colleges, or left to failure in college if admitted.</p>

<p>Its a vicious conundrum.</p>

<p>But listing the schools known for outstanding assistance to students with learning disabilities in helping them succeed in college and later in life would be very useful.</p>