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Mary Ann Zaggy is now a member of Conquer College with LD/ADD Aug 21, 2010

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Kate left a comment for Jackie Dugan

Final answer: there are programs everywhere for a range of costs with a range of support. If your daughter has the desire to further her education, there is a school with a program that's a good match for her. Good luck - Kate

Jul 27, 2010

Kate left a comment for Jackie Dugan

Part 3: We found that visiting a campus was the only way to truly get a feel for the LD support at a school. Plan your first visit for a school you don't think she's terribly interested in so it can be a dry run if you have any anxiety…

Jul 27, 2010

Kate left a comment for Jackie Dugan

Jackie - second part of answer: There are a lot of variables to consider: several great programs were too far away for us to manage, my daughter did not want to start at a two year program like Landmark or Louisburg in the South, she didn't…

Jul 27, 2010

Kate left a comment for Jackie Dugan

Jackie - I've just been through the process with my daughter. We deal with ADHD and dyslexia which are fairly common issues, so I can't comment about searching under different circumstances like autism. Depending on her specific learning…

Jul 27, 2010

I have a daughter with LD she is in a HS. We will start looking at colleges this fall and summer. looking for guidance in this process

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Jackie Dugan is now a member of Conquer College with LD/ADD Jun 29, 2010

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June 11, 2009 at 6pm to June 11, 2010 at 7pm

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Michele Palmer is attending Joan Azarva's event Jun 9, 2010

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Michele Palmer is now a member of Conquer College with LD/ADD Jun 9, 2010

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Joan Azarva left a comment for Jeremy Spielman

JEREMY! What a great surprise to hear from you! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the residential college experience - I think it's one of the best times of your life. I had a student with strong musical interests and recommended…

Apr 5, 2010

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Hey. Sorry it's been quite long since I've been in touch. My undergraduate music program at Mansfield is going pretty well here. I'm really enjoying it with living away and getting to meet new friends I've never met before. Hope…

Apr 5, 2010

Sigmund is now a member of Conquer College with LD/ADD Mar 5, 2010

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Patty is now a member of Conquer College with LD/ADD Nov 23, 2009

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