My LD son failed freshman year

RookieCollegeMom
Sat, 08 Apr 2023 15:52:13 +0000

My DC was “smart” but had terrible executive functioning skills in HS. We suggested that they consider CC to learn “how to do college” without also managing being away from home, dorm and social life, etc.

During senior HS year, we felt like it was 50/50 if they could manage living away at school as a full time student. Luckily they decided (so we didn’t have to ) to stay home and go to CC, taking 3 classes/9 credits their first semester.

They stuck with 3 classes which ended up usually be 10 or 11 credits. They loved the CC, got involved, and kept the part time job they had started in HS.

Part time school, part time job was terrific for them! The job was great for helping with time management skills, building confidence, a good change of pace from school, etc.

Eventually, they transferred to state school, still living at home so they didn’t have to go full time (in order to live on campus). Ironically, they did end up full time (4 classes/12 credits) because of a scholars program they got into.

They also matured and actively sought out services at their schools.

It took them 6 years to graduate, but them being at home saved us a ton of money, and they saved a lot in their own bank account since they continued to work. They now have a great job in IT and a nice nest egg.

So OP - long story short, part time school, part time work may be a good option for your DC