<p>@momofthreeboys -I went back and noticed that OP says he did poorly even when he passed classes. So, I guess everything’s relative, even degree of ADHD or depression. I was thinking that based on what I have seen on these boards and IRL among ADHD/ depressed students, even with lots of bad grades, he must have had a few B’s or even A’s mixed in for the college to have allowed him to stay so long? Or that there might have been classes in which he would have done very well, had his ADHD or depression not figured in, or been better accomodated? </p>
<p>I also see that cptofthehouse mentioned that this student cannot really afford any more false starts, and should proceed slowly and deliberately, and I think this is very good advice, whether the ultimate goal is a four year degree or preparation for entering a trade. I think what most people do not realize about traditional four year schools with high graduation rates and highly selective admissions is that it is very hard to slow things down if a student develops unanticipated medical issues or is not quite prepared to pursue their chosen major as taught at these schools. It can also be difficult to leave voluntarily once a student is no longer in good standing and has achieved upperclass status.</p>
<p>Such schools generally require a student to take a full course load every semester to remain in good standing and a student who would do well with a lower courseload for any number of reasons can find themselves in a difficult spot. If a student changes majors along the way, this can add to the presure even if the new major is a good choice, as they might need to cram classes ideally spread out over four years into a few semesters before graduation. A school that accomodates lots of non-traditional students might be a better fit for a "four year"degree, even if it is a larger school. </p>
<p>Still, in choosing the next move I would look at strengths as well as shortcomings and interests. Surely something went well?</p>
<p>That 16 week job sounds like a very good idea, and will surely get him away from cable and video games for most of the day and ideally give him something besides school to put on his resume. So do Sohoist’s suggestions for a long term plan that can be reduced to incremental milestones. </p>