You may want to check out this link specifically geared towards UC and Cal State schools: http://stonescryout.org/?p=6112

Thought I'd update on my son who failed a required math class during his first semester of college. He retook the class in a 2-week condensed winter session and ended up with a B. It's a miracle! That means he can continue on with current schedule. He's starting week 2 of spring semester tomorrow. I'm hoping he learned something from last semester's difficulties and can apply the lessons to the coming semester.

Both my teens are 6'2" and they are sleeping in twin bunk beds. I know they'd be happier with longer beds, but they don't complain. Where do you get x-long twin beds?

Look carefully at each college website to see additional fees. Some colleges have thousands of dollars of fees per semester in addition to tuition, especially for certain majors. I know one college near us requires each music student to purchase a specific laptop with pre-loaded software. The cost is automatically added to the bill. Engineering also has a heft fee.

Thanks for the encouragement!

Well, just to keep it real. My 2e college freshman has struggled all semester. His final grades reflect that. He had a hard time adjusting and made many choices that hurt him academically. He failed one class, got one B and three C's. And one of those was barely a C. Hopefully, he learned some lessons and can make some changes for the coming semester.

Thanks. My son's score is high enough to be done. He'll be happy about that.

Dropped my 16yo son off this morning. I woke up early and nervous. He seemed fine!

My 18yo son is a college freshman. He is not an aspie, but he has many traits of one and matches the rest of your description perfectly. He is currently living at home and attending a nearby large public university. This first semester has been eye-opening. I am just coming to grips with the above. 100% true. It is so different to experience and live this truth rather than just contemplate it. On the plus side, my son got a job and has been working since June. He worked a large number of hours this semester; it definitely hurt his grades. He also chose to play video games, not eat well, not sleep enough, stop taking his ADD medication, and barely study. Going from homeschool to college was a HUGE shock for him. I was much more difficult than I would have guessed. You are right to be concerned. My son also has LD's and is just overwhelmed. On the bright side, my son is still a wonderful young man, and he is learning a lot of life skills. He just couldn't learn them fast enough. I'm encouraged by the above posters who have a long-range vision. It's so easy to see just the here and now and panic. Best wishes to find a good path for your son.

#13 on the holds list!

I'm assuming she reviewed before taking the final. If not, I'd go back and do that. Also, the final in MUS is different than the lesson tests. It is NOT multiple choice. That really throws some students. Make sure it is not the format of the tests that is throwing her off.

Not the OP, but some of these look great. Thanks!

My son took the CLEP test along with doing Sonlight Core 100. He also used Instantcert for around a month, I think, though he didn't do more than 15-20 minutes per day.

We used instantcert.com and the REA books.

We also have these DVDs.

Thanks for starting a thread about commuters! My first college student starts at a local 4-year public college on the 25th. I think it will be harder for me to step back and let him handle things when he still lives here. He has some disabilities. I'm just hoping that he gets the hang of it quickly.

Congratulations! I'm going to have my HS Junior take American History and Psychology this year. He might also do a math CLEP. It's a great way to get some breathing room in a schedule.

Gap online with adjustable waistbands in boy sizes? Maybe try JCPenney online. I just ordered some 28x36 jeans there in the Arizona brand.

My son did the live RWT Chemistry class. He still needed me to hand-hold him a lot. Some of that was this particular child. We also use the recorded lectures. My kids don't like them that much, but they get the job done. I do like the optional tests and the blank notes to fill in during the lectures. I agree that Steve Rosenoff is abrasive and sometimes defensive at times. On the other hand, I didn't find his grading unfair, and his expectations were clear. My experience is that his recorded lectures are often promoted as available for only a "limited time." Don't let that rush you into a decision.

I'm sorry; I'm not sure. I remember that I could have changed it this past spring when I was going back and forth between two different exams, but I never needed to actually change it. I hope you can figure it out.

You can also use the CLEP money for any CLEP test she might want to take within a specified time. I think it is six months.

Thanks for your feedback. It's very helpful!

I definitely will use a coupon. Thanks!

Thanks for the encouragement. :) I'll read your story!

My son bought an HP laptop at Best Buy. I've been looking at Square trade warranties. Does anyone have any experience with buying extended warranties? We declined the Best Buy warranty, though I do think we could still buy it.