Hello Believe:

Thank you for your post. Your daughter sounds incredibly bright and motivated - just struggling to get the focus she needs to excel in college. First, I would recommend checking out ADDitude's Guide to ADHD in College, which is brimming with study and organization tips. She needs to know she's not dumb - she just learns a little differently, and accommodations in college could help...

It's also possible that college is not the right answer for your daughter right now. Maybe she would be happier working for few years, building up her confidence and then going to college when she has enough savings to take some time off from work to concentrate on studying...

It sounds like she's succeeding in the working world and that is so important - her experience now could help her find a long-term career path down the road.

Best of luck to both of you!

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Please read my profile. I have a twin brother, he is about to finish his 4 year degree when I am going to finish my 2 year degree. Ive been on concerta since high school. I am so motivated, sports, life, etc.

I am my local community college, and some of the classes were over my head. THIS IS NORMAL!! This will be one big test for her. I know it was for me.

Go to you guidance counciler and they will tell you the good and bad teachers, which courses are hard and easy. Her guidance counciler could be the answer you are looking for. My guidance counciler has been the reason I am going to graduate. He will make sure I am getting good grades and help me pick the teachers and courses that wont be a waste of time.

Please, any questions, I am so glad to help, I know how she feels. If all goes well, I can let my mom talk to you through email. You want to talk about hard times!!! she should be an ADHD doctor!

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Thanks for your reply! I haven't told my daughter I found this site yet, but when she comes home tonight, I will. I am hoping she can get feedback from other people and embrace the challenges to get where she wants to be in life.

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