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I am the parent of a UMich student with ADD-Inattentive type and also know several gifted students with Aspergers. I don’t want to make any assumptions, but do want to ask if you’re comfortable with your own strategies for executive function/independent living that have helped you succeed to date, and if you’ve looked into the types of support available or the availability of a time management coach. You should also know that there is a two-year language proficiency requirement at UM Ann Arbor, which can be troublesome if you have any auditory processing delays that make conversational language proficiency difficult for your to master (but you can substitute latin or sign language.)</p>
<p>My son, for example, had no problem getting As at another rigorous university and in a college class as dual enrollee, but has at times had to go to extraordinary lengths just to pass some courses at U Mich Ann Arbor. He still gets As in his major, but in essence, it seems every class makes the demands of a major, if you know what I mean. Because of his processing speed issues, he really has to give up a lot of sleep to excel based on the workload, which is much heavier than what he’s experienced elsewhere. He also has to use a lot of strategies that do not come naturally to him. Despite all that, he does love it, an loves equally what he’s actually learning.</p>
<p>Some students with Aspergers & ADD struggle a little with super large lectures due to the lack of engagement and external accountability/lack of socratic environment, and the demands of managing additional life aspects beyond course work, while others excel. I think you should try to find an academic adviser or coach who could help you determine the best way to reach your goals, and to proceed slowly with abundant caution. You may also want to consider whether YOU actually want to move out of the house yet, and if you do end up rooming, may want to consider whether having a roommate could serve as an insurmountable distraction (and thus, consider a single room).</p>
<p>BTW, I think other posters are alluding to the comparative rigor and reputation of Ann Arbor without perhaps appreciating fully the importance of your class environment in your case. To me, your criteria is sound, and you’ll know after a year at Flint if it’s time to kick up the research opportunities at Ann Arbor.
Best wishes!</p>