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ACCOMMODATIONS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW |
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Repeat after us…
The fewer things my child brings with him/her to college, the smaller the load of unused items will be that return home after the school year.
From the Dartmouth Residential newsletter: “Experience has shown us that students should bring only those items that are most essential. Once students have moved in, it is likely that there will be important items missing that were not brought from home or purchased in advance. Such items can be shipped to students at a later date or picked up locally.”
We totally agree with that sentiment, and so we’ve put together a list of the things that have been recommended to us by parents, in addition to what we think are dorm room essentials. (By the way, one thing we may have forgotten to include, but should be in EVERY dorm room is the “Call Your Mom” pillow.)
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Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming…
Once those kids are all moved in, there will be lots of adjustments that need to be made (and we’re not talking about bunk beds here). Keep in mind the first few weeks of school, according to a PBS report, are historically the most challenging.
“For students who have lived in very structured situations and environments, going to a college campus when very suddenly they have this new kind of freedom and new choices to make, it can be pretty overwhelming.” Reminding them to keep their expectations to a reasonable level will allow them to explore and ease into college life with a more realistic attitude. Adjusting takes time, “time and perseverance,” as this mom advises us.
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And speaking of time…
Students with learning disabilities and/or ADD/ADHD, find managing their time during exams like the SAT and ACT to sometimes be more challenging than the test material itself.
Knowing how to apply for accommodations and making sure the right accommodations will be made is key. This takes some fact-finding and planning. Part of your strategy should be in reaching out to the proper person who can assist you with this. Getting Accommodations For the SAT/ACT will provide parents with knowledge and advice about the process.
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