21 Year Old Seeking Advice Regarding Bipolar/Aspbergers

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<p>First, an briew synopsis of the situation I currently find myself in.</p>

<p>I am a 21 male who has struggled in the past with severe depression and was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, as well Aspbergers syndrome in June of 2004.</p>

<p>I struggled through the last years of high school, letting my grades drop and withdrawing from many of the activies I once enjoyed.</p>

<p>The past years, post graduation, I’ve struggled to maintain a healthy life, both mentally and physically. I am currently under medical care and have improved greatly over the past year.</p>

<p>My question, to you, if you would be willing to help, is advice regarding what course of action I should pursue. I fully believe that I am ready for the typical undergraduate course, as does my family and doctors.</p>

<p>What schools would be willing to accommodatea a non-traditional student such as myself as well provide the medical support that I would need in order to stay healthy.</p>

<p>In high school, my gpa was 3.1. However, I scored very well on the aptitude tests, managing a 35 on my ACT, as well as a 790 on two SATII tests.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance for your time and advice.</p>

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<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/555281-colleges-have-aspergers-support.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/555281-colleges-have-aspergers-support.html&lt;/a&gt;
Options
a. go directly to college
Trinity
BC
R.I.T </p>

<p>(see link in first thread for more)</p>

<p>Another option is to take CC classes with supports at a school for kids with Aspergers
[Franklin</a> Learning Institute](<a href=“http://fa-ct.org/franklinlearninginstitute.html]Franklin”>http://fa-ct.org/franklinlearninginstitute.html)</p>

<p>I hope my advice was helpful. I have something to ask you in return tho</p>

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<p>Given your circumstances, I should think you have a shot at many good universities. If you feel up to it, and you certainly seem to, your abilities are clear. The question is, what type of college are you seeking?</p>

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<p>Primarily a smaller school with a close knit community, location having little bearing.</p>

<p>My learning style is a little orthodox, as I become easily bored with a subject and have many various interests.</p>

<p>My primary areas of interest are ancient history, latin and philosophy.</p>

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<p>[Available</a> Services at Evergreen](<a href=“http://evergreen.edu/access/services.htm]Available”>http://evergreen.edu/access/services.htm) </p>

<p>Evergreen State (WA)</p>

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<p>“I become easily bored with a subject and have many various interests.”</p>

<p>You might want to look at the colleges that offer one-course-at-a-time programs. This also might be referred to as a block plan. Here is one list. I don’t know if it is up-to-date.</p>

<p>Colorado College (Colorado)
Cornell College (Iowa)
Evergreen State (Washington)
Maharishi University (Iowa)
Salem Teiko (West Virginia)
Tusculum (Tennessee)
University of Montana Western [url=&lt;a href=“http://www.umwestern.edu%5DThe”&gt;http://www.umwestern.edu]The</a> University of Montana Western<a href=“Dillon,%20Montana”>/url</a></p>

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<p>First, don’t stray too far from home. Its okay to live on campus, but just give yourself an out in case the stress of dorm life makes you sick again.</p>

<p>Some colleges don’t ask about mental history in their applications, and so long as your doctor has signed off on your college plans, its okay. Or, you can go to class in school and live at home for a year to help with the adjustment. </p>

<p>Some colleges ask for disclosure and then your fate is up to them. So long as you don’t pose a threat to anyone, I suppose its not impossible to disclose, be admitted and do just fine.</p>

<p>Generally, high stress schools can cause episodes in mental illness for many students, including some with no prior history. So avoid high stress schools. You want to be challenged, without being overwhelmed. </p>

<p>I strongly suggest continuing therapy with your doctor or with campus health services as a support during your college experience. Good luck.</p>