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How ADD Alters the College Experience |
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Symptoms and Causes of Adult ADD |
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Finding the Right College for You |
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Applying for College Admission |
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Everything but the Kitchen Sink: Packing for College |
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Transportation (Planes, Trains, Bicycles, and Automobiles) |
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Grade Point Average (GPA) |
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Get the Most Out of Your Classes |
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5 Accommodations Are Your Friend |
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When Should You Seek Accommodations? |
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The Burden of Proof Is On You |
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Issues with Accommodations |
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If You Have Chosen Not to Seek Services |
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Understanding ADD Medication |
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Wellness Issues Common to People with ADD |
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Maintaining Your Physical Wellness |
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Nurturing Your Spiritual and Emotional Wellness |
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8 Burning a Hole in Your Pocket: Money, College, and ADD |
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Develop a Budget and Use It |
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I'll Charge That...or Maybe I Won't |
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Asking the Parental Units for Help |
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Sharpening Your Social Skills |
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Discrimination in the Workplace |
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Financial Aid Information |
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Fraternities and Sororities |
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Money Management Information |
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Money Management Software/Internet |
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Study Skills and Test-Taking Suicide |
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