Question: Thank you Dr. Barkley!
  
  I would like to know tips, tricks, and strategies for adults who want to go back to school.  
  How do we go about picking a field of study when we impulsively dive into an exciting new topic, only to get bored with it before finishing a degree?  I have a few core ideas I come back to, but worry they won't lead to a career that would be worth taking on the work and debt of school.  Or I'd start a career and burn out five years later.
  How do we navigate the system of actually applying and getting to the first day of classes?  
  What are the pros and cons of working with student disability services for accommodations?  How do we work with professors so we can do well in classes?
  
  I'd also like to know more about rejection sensitivity as a concept/symptom vs rejection sensitive dysphoria which seems to be viewed more like a diagnosis. How much of a difference does the word "dysphoria" make when talking about this subject?
Answer: Please see my earlier replies on choosing vocations.  There are also good books out on ADHD going to college that can be helpful.  Replying to this complex question about what to do to find a college specialization and even how to apply will take far too long here so please see the several books about college and ADHD. As for rejection sensitivity vs. dysphoria, it really doesn't matter much.  See my post above about this (first question in thread???).
content: Q: Thank you Dr. Barkley!
  
  I would like to know tips, tricks, and strategies for adults who want to go back to school.  
  How do we go about picking a field of study when we impulsively dive into an exciting new topic, only to get bored with it before finishing a degree?  I have a few core ideas I come back to, but worry they won't lead to a career that would be worth taking on the work and debt of school.  Or I'd start a career and burn out five years later.
  How do we navigate the system of actually applying and getting to the first day of classes?  
  What are the pros and cons of working with student disability services for accommodations?  How do we work with professors so we can do well in classes?
  
  I'd also like to know more about rejection sensitivity as a concept/symptom vs rejection sensitive dysphoria which seems to be viewed more like a diagnosis. How much of a difference does the word "dysphoria" make when talking about this subject?
   Ans: Please see my earlier replies on choosing vocations.  There are also good books out on ADHD going to college that can be helpful.  Replying to this complex question about what to do to find a college specialization and even how to apply will take far too long here so please see the several books about college and ADHD. As for rejection sensitivity vs. dysphoria, it really doesn't matter much.  See my post above about this (first question in thread???).