<p>I'm a sophomore in high school right now but i already want to start planning for college. I recently read a thread stating the issue of whether to tell you are ADHD and if it will lower your chances of getting into the college of your choice. I have been diagnosed with ADHD and i do take medication for it. My question is, are there any benefits for releasing information about my ADHD and will it lower my chances of getting into the college of my choice, or do different universities/colleges look at this issue differently?</p>
<p>My advise at this point is to concentrate on doing a good job in your high school classes. When it comes time for testing (SAT and/or ACT) do some pre-study. There’s plenty of time down the road to decide your best application strategy. Good luck!</p>
<p>^ I agree. However once you start your search for colleges, be sure to see what services they offer to ADHD students. Pay particular attention to their requirements as many require formal testing within the past 3 years. At a minimum, you should be tested (which might take a month or so) before you start college so you can begin to use their services immediately at the start of school.</p>
<p>Also, under these federal Civil Rights, you should know your Section 504 rights:
[Students</a> with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education](<a href=“http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html]Students”>Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education)</p>
<p>As a side note, I believe you can receive extended time on the SAT with a qualified diagnosis but I have never researched the rules.</p>