<p>Could your son go for a BS instead of a BA? When I was in college (when Dinosaurs were walking the Earth) the difference in my major between a BS and a BA was one required foreign language and the other a few more science classes. Not sure if this is still the case today but worth looking into.</p>
<p>He could maybe do a BS instead, to avoid needing foreign language while in college. The first issue we need to get around is the foreign language requirement to be admitted in the first place. The schools we have looked at so far all say that foreign language is required for acceptance and it doesn’t differentiate between what degree the student is seeking.</p>
<p>@bajamm – Even before finding and reading this article my thought was that you should contact the admissions office of a couple of colleges (?maybe even ones that your son will likely NOT apply to, just to test the waters first) and explain his disability/situation and see what they say. Anyway, I hope this is helpful:
<a href=“http://www.collegeconfidential.com/dean/000081/”>http://www.collegeconfidential.com/dean/000081/</a></p>
<p>In terms of schools that don’t require foreign language study once he’s there, subject to confirmation here are a few interesting schools that I came across that, as best I can tell, don’t require foreign language study:
Hobart and William Smith (NY)
Drake University (IA)
Bradley University (IL)
University of New Haven (CT, duh)
Drury University (MO)
In addition, I think that there are a lot of state schools, not necessarily state flagships, that don’t require foreign language study. Again, my guess is that any school may waive this requirement in the face of a disability that makes it a hardship.</p>
<p>@bajamm I have a D’15 that has a language base learning disability; dyslexic so any phonemic or speaking was and is a disaster.<br>
D took Latin because of the non verbal and the wonderful support from the teacher. This was after the disaster freshman year in French. That being said some and many colleges allow sign language has another language. </p>
<p>D will be going the BS route because of no need for language requirements. D will and has applied to ten schools and has already been accepted to 3. Before applying my job was to meet with the Student Service while they toured. We only applied where there was support services available. To be honest the best ones where at the larger universities to D’s delight not moms.</p>
<p>thanks for all of the information @asleepatthewheel and @hoosier96 I wish there was Latin offered at S’s school but there isn’t. I have often thought that he may be able to handle that.</p>
<p>It is interesting that Drake was mentioned, we are local to it. S could live at home and commute easily. I am not sure that I can convince him to apply, he wants to go away, even if it is to an in state school. At one point I had looked to see if Drake had sign language for him to take on his own, I think it cost too much. The local community college used to offer AA degrees in sign language, but they dropped it. So, there is no easy way for him to take that until he is at college with financial aid.</p>
<p>Anyway, that list of schools and article is useful. Thanks.</p>
<p>@bajamm - I believe this guide lists colleges with math/FL HS transcript waivers and (maybe?) the math/FL BA/BS degree requirements: </p>
<p>The K&W Guide to College Programs & Services for Students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, 11th Edition (Paperback) – September 18, 2012
by Princeton Review (Author), Marybeth Kravets (Author)…</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Programs-Disabilities-Attention-Hyperactivity-Admissions/dp/0307945073/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1412224236&sr=1-1”>http://www.amazon.com/Programs-Disabilities-Attention-Hyperactivity-Admissions/dp/0307945073/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1412224236&sr=1-1</a></p>
<p>@carlson2 - We’re in the same boat. Relying on Tuition Exchange, Inc., and CIC Tuition Exchange.</p>
<p>This is a newer version: </p>
<p>The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Differences, 12th Edition: 350 Schools with Programs or Services for Students with ADHD or Learning Disabilities / Paperback – September 16, 2014</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Colleges-Students-Learning-Differences-Edition/dp/0804125570/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t”>http://www.amazon.com/Colleges-Students-Learning-Differences-Edition/dp/0804125570/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t</a></p>
<p>I enjoy reading other parents threads to get a feel for how others are going about this process. However, I am not sure I understand what is meant by a “southern” or "very southern " school. Cam anyone explain? I really appreciate all the trip reports but feel like I am missing some of what is being described. Feel free to PM me if you would rather not bore the group while bringing me up to speed. Thanks. </p>
<p>D was invited to apply for national honor society yesterday woohoo! Anyone else’s school start the process yet?</p>
<p>@dyiu13 I am buying that book thank you! I have a younger D who has audio processing issues org issues and qualities that mimic ADD tho doesn’t have it (did a brain scan test), and I want to prepare and obtain info early so she can feel empowered.</p>
<p>Yes, NHS applications have already been completed here. I do not however remember when the decisions are made or communicated. </p>
<p>Our high school did NHS applications last spring and inductions last June for this year. S’16 did join. Now he needs to find out when the meetings are and attend. </p>
<p>NHS paperwork came home for D16 yesterday as well.</p>
<p>Did the college fair thing last night. It was interesting as to the variety of schools, many came from out of state, however some “local” schools weren’t represented. Saw a lot of moms dragging their kid table to table trying to convince them they wanted to be nurses. As a nurse practitioner I wanted to shake them!</p>
<p>Had a glass (or two) of wine and crunched the numbers. Our EFC makes us full pay at a lot of schools. With anticipated merit we have 4 schools that are doable with what we can pay, no loans, 3 that are doable with more merit and no loans, and a couple of financial reaches. We have a few days off in October for a local thing and may go see a school if there are no marching band commitments. </p>
<p>Congrats to all of our NHS kids!</p>
<p>Our school did NHS induction last May. D was able to start on the volunteer ours this summer:-) It’s strange to me how different schools count volunteer hours for NHS. D’s school will only count hours from a list of pre-approved organizations, no more than four hours for any one organization in a year and hours must be “unique” and not submitted as requirements for any other volunteer requirements. I got an email from one of my Girl Scouts in a different school district that she was submitting volunteer hour we did as a troop two years ago that she had already submitted for her schools required volunteer hours for NHS. I was surprised but this must clearly be allowed at her school as shes not a kid to bend the rules.</p>
<p>Our school just distributed application for this year NHS as well. The criteria is GPA of 3.5 and X number of volunteer hours, verified, but not necessary unique. Last May D was elected as one of the officers of NHS for this year, so it is a very busy time for all cabinet members. I have to give credit to last year HOBY she attended. It changed her personality a lot. She became opinionated (in a good way) and not afraid to speak in front of the large audience.</p>
<p>I would like to know what a “Southern” or “Very Southern” school is too. 
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<p>Really was surprised to see that our school graduating class of 2015 does not have any NMSF this year. Last year class of 2014 had 5 NMF, and this year, class of 2015 only has 18 Commended. I hope this is not a sign that quality of education at our school declines.</p>
<p>We just got S’s report card for the first period. His grades are fine - but the comments from the teachers indicate that he’s not doing as well with the process - not turning in homework on time, probably not working as hard as he should. And I am sure that will affect the grades as the year goes. This is a smart kid - most stuff comes easy to him. Does very well on tests. A bit disorganized - and hence the problem with the homework etc. He procrastinates a ton, starts work late, but is also a perfectionist. So, sometimes, ends up spending way too much time on one thing while he could have completed 2 or 3 !! Any motivational ideas? He had the same problem last year during the second semester and then was horrified to see his grades slip. </p>
<p>@seal16 maybe she used those hours through Girl Scout as part of her application and not for the semester hourly requirements. Thanks for pointing that out - that would make a lot more sense!</p>
<p>Our school has been trending down in the number of NMF kids too, I think some of it the school waiting until a few weeks before the test to let the juniors know that there is more to the PSAT than just a practice test! I predicting an all time low for our school next year because of the downward trend and the horrible timing of the test (morning of home coming weekend).I think our school would do better if they move it to the Wednesday during the school day.</p>