<p>Has anyone used this program? I'd like to hear your experiences. What are your child's LD issues? Was Landmark good for him?</p>
<p>i had a great time i learned a lot i made great friends and i felt like it fit in for once</p>
<p>Can you tell me more? What year of high school are you in? What did you do at Landmark? Will you consider Landmark for college?</p>
<p>I attended Landmark’s Summer Program at Southern Oregon University last year. I am currently a Senior in high school diagnosed with ADD and found this program very beneficial. There were classes that ranged from How to Write an Essay, a class that taught better ways to memorize, drama to American Sign Language. A lot of the teachers had learning differences which made it a lot easier for me to connect with them knowing they have been through similar struggles. They were College Professors and high school teachers, all were very enthusiastic. In the afternoon there were activites like rock climbing, art, computers to wilderness. After dinner there was mandatory Academic Prep to get homework done and any assitance from teachers. Weekends were jammed pack also. Lack of free time was an issue. Its good to be busy but there was a point where it was too much. The guy to girl ratio was a big difference. In the 3 story dorm the guys had the first two floors and the girls had the top. At first there was very little freedom but over time we got more and more but they always knew where we were. I have also made many great friends that I hope to keep in touch with for many years to come. A lot of us bonded very quickly. I have thought about Landmark but am applying to four-years and see where I get in first. Landmark is in more of a rural area vs SOU which is in a small town. Plus I have heard the Putney one offer’s math and SOU did not offer that. Hope this helps! Feel free to ask me any more questions!</p>
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<p>My dd attended Landmark high school program in Vermont this past summer. She was a rising senior (between jr and sr year.) She absolutely loved the program. It was the first time she felt like she fit in and she felt like the teachers understood her. She has mild NVLD, math disability and slow processing speed.</p>
<p>Do not expect academic miracles in three weeks! She was introduced to assistive technology and some great organizational skills. Her writing did improve some. She got to experience dorm life, being away from home and college food. Mostly, she returned home more confident, both academically and socially. </p>
<p>They keep the kids busy, but not stressed. 3 classes, an afternoon activity, study time and an evening activity. The first weekend they went to six flags (two meals included) and the second weekend they went white water rafting. </p>
<p>We did apply for and receive some financial aid.</p>
<p>All in all, it was a positive experience and she does want to go to college there.</p>
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<p>My son went there last summer, and after a week of homesickness, said he didn’t want to leave when the program ended. It is half school and half summer camp, and really aimed at giving the kids a sample of college life more than anything.</p>
<p>My son has now decided to go there for one year - his college freshman year - before he transfers to a 4-year school. The price ($63,000 all in) may seem ridiculous, but the aid package was good, so the net cost was doable. Try their financial aid calculator - it predicted what they offered us in aid exactly.</p>
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<p>Boondocks, my D is going, too! She is planning on spending two years there. I agree, the NPC was accurate and the financial aid package brought the net cost down significantly.</p>