Once upon a time, I flunked out of college. I’ve been hiding out with a giant stack of books for 5 years, and have developed some pretty specific academic interests. I finally feel ready to return, but I stink on paper and I’ve got caviar taste in schools. Help me explain myself and understand the audience to whom I’m doing all this explaining? [more inside]
posted by snizz on Jan 28, 2009 - 38 answers

I'm convinced I have ADHD. Where do I go from here? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2007 - 38 answers

How to (if at all) come out of the ADD closet? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 15, 2007 - 15 answers

How do I become less lazy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 8, 2007 - 24 answers

After a long and difficult struggle and much agonizing, I have decided to leave my (small, elite, liberal arts, etc) school and take the rest of the year off, with the intention of returning next fall for a fresh start. What should I do in the interim to make sure I really succeed the second time around? [more inside]
posted by njb on Dec 6, 2006 - 18 answers

Seven years ago, I was in college and on my parent's insurance, which included mental health coverage. I was diagnosed with ADD and prescribed Adderall which did wonders for my concentration and my grades. When school was through I lost my coverage and my prescription. (MI) [more inside]
posted by cilantro on Dec 24, 2004 - 13 answers