I'm ADD and i want to go to college is that crazy, i also just graduated from Highschool/homeschool?

Answer 1

Of course that is not crazy. ADD makes you disorganized, not stupid.

You do need to figure out what kinds of situations you are best in. There are some jobs where ADD is neither a deficit nor a disability, and you need to find out what they are. For example, if you have the kind of ADD where you really have to move around a lot, get a degree in some outdoorsy thing, where high energy is valued. Or if you have the superfocus kind of ADD, go to a school where you take one class at a time, in depth.

It won't be as easy as for some people, and you'll have to learn and practice good Time Management skills (RREALLY!), but your energy could be a real plus!

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Answer 2

Congrats on graduating and I hope that you find a great college. I wanted to drop a hint for you - my son was diagnosed ADD. The doctors put him onto the drugs that made him so sleepy. It was horrible. We changed doctors and the new doctor said to try giving him a cup of coffee in the morning, noon and night. After 6 months, he no longer needed any medication. The coffee slowed his behaviours down but didn't make him a zombie. A lot cheaper too!!!! Even though he didn't want to follow an academic course, the coffee allowed him to concentrate and develop his self-control. We are so proud of him. It's been ten years for him and he now only needs a cup of coffee if he feels that he is 'off the rails'. Just thought it might be of use to you as a tip. Cheers.

Answer 3

Absolutely not. A huge percentage of college grads could have or has been diagnosed with ADD. Many geniuses of the past, including Edison and Einstein, are thought to have been ADD. Once you get through some of the less interesting basics, you can begin to pursue more classes in your major. Studying is much easier when the subject matter interests you, especially if you have ADD . You'll face some challenges, but there's no reason not to pursue your dreams.

Answer 4

Hell no!!! That's what you're supposed to do!!!

I think you'll find the college environment far less restrictive than high school (I quit, took a GED, and went to college). Several professors of mine told me that their #1 job was helping freshmen "unlearn" the high school way.

I hear Sarah Lawrence College doesn't give grades, in the traditional sense. Check 'em out: www.slc.edu

If you have any particular interests, such as music, art, education, go for a school that caters to that.

You might also check out all-female institutions. They tend to embrace non-traditional backgrounds more than Division 1-A jock schools do. Don't know where you are located, but Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA comes to mind: www.agnesscott.edu

An associate degree from a community college will make it easier to transfer to a big school, if that's what you want. Make sure you are familiar with the drop-a-course procedure. You may find that one prof doesn't work, and another one does.

In all of these scenarios, you will have smaller class sizes, more so if you qualify for their Honors program.

Check out www.thomhartmann.com. He's an excellent ADHD writer. I attended one of his workshops back in the late '90's.

Anyway, Godspeed and all the best: Enjoy your Future, Enjoying your Now!!!

Answer 5

NOT AT ALL!! Good for you, I have an ADD friend in college. I would suggest starting out with community college- regardless of if you're ADD or not.
(I'm also about to graduate highschool/homeschool)

Answer 6

I have add, and I am a professor of Music at one of the best universities in Canada. Just simply find the style of learning.class scheduale that works for you.

The most important words in planning your university path are "permission of the instructor" meaning that you can take any class you want regardless of required courses, high school classes, etc with the permission of the instructor!! This was a very important part of my university career! and i hope it helps you out.

Good Luck!!

You might also want to check out the book "You Mean I am Not Lazy, Crazy, or Stupid?"

Answer 7

No sweetie you are not crazy to want to go to college. ADD is treatable. The only obstacle I see for you is that you do not have an IEP (Individualized Education Program). If you had not been home schooled you would have one and the colleges would have to adhere to your transition plan. maybe it would be a benefit to you if you went to high school for one year so that you can see what your options.

Answer 8

Practice and develop a love for reading!
Work on Comprehension and as you read more you will start better Habits. you should write down notes from what your reading, and if you don't know a word, write it down then look it up.
This helps with your Vocabulary.
Use your new words for sentence structure.
Also start with Multiplication table the division etc...
Start with the Basics and rebuild. It's the difference between A's and D's.

Answer 9

Not at all. I have Asperger's Syndrome (a form of high functioning Autism), ADHD, and am currently finishing up my B.S. Degree.

Just take any proof you have of ADHD to the colleges Disability Services office. They can arrange for accomadations like a quiet room for testing, priority seating, and extended test times.

Answer 10

No it's not. ADD is overrated. People have been at different ranges of hyperactivity for thousands of years, and it was only considered a problem once pressure to sit at a desk for 8 hours went up.