http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/455688/Looking-for-information-on-the-process-for-college-for-my-child-with-ADHD-whos-had-an-IEP-since-3rd-grade i'm looking for help / information on finding and applying to colleges for my son (a junior in the fall) who has ADHD and has been on an IEP throughout elementary and HS. i'm concerned about him getting into a college with average grades and poor test scores. his guidance counselor really didn't offer any suggestions, and i'm having trouble finding a guide to what i should be informed about through the process. any advice, thoughts would be much appreciated. GreatSchools en-us kabuttsobrien there is web site that provides a list of schools with comprehensive support services for LD students some suggestions CW Post Long Island university, Barry University, Lynn College, Full Sail http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/455688/Looking-for-information-on-the-process-for-college-for-my-child-with-ADHD-whos-had-an-IEP-since-3rd-grade?cpage=1#comment_607384 5100.607384 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:26:10 -0700 healthy11 We found the K&W Guide to be disappointing when we were doing college research...It didn't give details about which schools offered which majors, and other information was lacking. I think ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/455688/Looking-for-information-on-the-process-for-college-for-my-child-with-ADHD-whos-had-an-IEP-since-3rd-grade?cpage=1#comment_459252 5100.459252 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:44:38 -0700 TeacherParent PS - If you're going to look at colleges that do require SAT/ACT scores, I'd avoid considering those colleges that also require Subject Tests. Carnegie Mellon for example requires that ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/455688/Looking-for-information-on-the-process-for-college-for-my-child-with-ADHD-whos-had-an-IEP-since-3rd-grade?cpage=1#comment_459121 5100.459121 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:05:51 -0700 collegehelp1 thanks for all the helpful information - it's a great start http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/455688/Looking-for-information-on-the-process-for-college-for-my-child-with-ADHD-whos-had-an-IEP-since-3rd-grade?cpage=1#comment_458534 5100.458534 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:50:36 -0700 TeacherParent http://www.fairtest.org/university/optionalThat's the address of the site that gives a list of over 800 colleges that don't require SAT/ACTs. Boston has over 100 colleges in its immediate area alone. The idea ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/455688/Looking-for-information-on-the-process-for-college-for-my-child-with-ADHD-whos-had-an-IEP-since-3rd-grade?cpage=1#comment_458285 5100.458285 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:34:11 -0700 healthy11 collegehelp1, if you join the other group I mentioned, there's actually a young adult who uses the name "bros," and he lives in NJ and is in college, studying special ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/455688/Looking-for-information-on-the-process-for-college-for-my-child-with-ADHD-whos-had-an-IEP-since-3rd-grade?cpage=2#comment_456664 5100.456664 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:19:35 -0700 collegehelp1 teacherparent- my son would like to stay in the northeast and as far south as Virginia. We live in NJ. thank you for your response ;-) http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/455688/Looking-for-information-on-the-process-for-college-for-my-child-with-ADHD-whos-had-an-IEP-since-3rd-grade?cpage=2#comment_456650 5100.456650 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:14:03 -0700 TeacherParent There's a college out there for everybody. Local community colleges most often have open admissions but go to www.fairtest.com for a list of colleges that do not require SAT or ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/455688/Looking-for-information-on-the-process-for-college-for-my-child-with-ADHD-whos-had-an-IEP-since-3rd-grade?cpage=2#comment_456304 5100.456304 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:51:51 -0700 healthy11 Your son's counselor has given you accurate information. IEP's are only for kids in public schools through grade 12. After that, the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) applies, which amounts ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/455688/Looking-for-information-on-the-process-for-college-for-my-child-with-ADHD-whos-had-an-IEP-since-3rd-grade?cpage=2#comment_456115 5100.456115 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:03:22 -0700 collegehelp1 thanks healthy11. to answer your question, he's interested in a career in education and/or chemistry. i guess part of my question is that i thought that by him being on ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/455688/Looking-for-information-on-the-process-for-college-for-my-child-with-ADHD-whos-had-an-IEP-since-3rd-grade?cpage=2#comment_456057 5100.456057 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:16:38 -0700 healthy11 Hi. I've got a teen with ADHD and LDs and he's currently in college. I guess the biggest question is what does your son see himself doing as an adult? ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/455688/Looking-for-information-on-the-process-for-college-for-my-child-with-ADHD-whos-had-an-IEP-since-3rd-grade?cpage=3#comment_455765 5100.455765 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:08:02 -0700