<p>You most likely DO have ADD or ADHD. You have the classic symptoms including NOT doing homework or not studying…while being very intelligent.</p>
<p>Get treated, that is the first order of business. There is a HIGH rate of alcoholism and drug abuse from UNTREATED ADD and ADHD persons. Job hopping is also endemic to them, if untreated.</p>
<p>Knowing that you have it will help you. You can ward off temptations, make yourself get through it, and stop blaming yourself for being lazy. BUT you must also own upto your past and resolve to fix it.</p>
<p>Some kids with ADD/ADHD perform very well. I know one at a prestigious school honor’s program. But he got help early in his life. </p>
<p>What is past is not necessarily prologue. What is past can remain in the past if you decide TODAY to fix the problem and look forward.</p>
<p>Get tested, diagnosed and treated. It may involve meds, it may also involve counseling. </p>
<p>As for college, the price you pay for your poor performance will likely be a gap year or a year at a community college or a four year college that is less competitive. But you MUST prove yourself during that year…and by that I mean STELLAR grades, not mediocre ones. As in 4.0. THEN TRANSFER.</p>
<p>Millions have ADD/ADHD. Fewer get treated. You can be a huge success in life or a huge mess. Its up to you. Admitting your problem is the first order of business and you are off to a good start.</p>
<p>Finally, know that nobody is perfect and everyone has baggage somewhere in their life. </p>
<p>Good luck to you and God Bless.</p>