I am a college graduate with ADD Inattentive type.  I knew i had the disease since the first grade, when i was threatened to be held back by my principal.  after getting tested and medicated i became an academic superstar, landing admission to a top school where i wanted to become a physician.

The problem was when i left home.  As a freshman, I never cared for grades, drank more than i ever did, and was denied support from my school in applying to medical school.  

currently I'm in a special program at another top school for pre-meds who need to improve their academic credentials.  I have sought help through the school's counseling office, an outside psychotherapist, learning disabilities, as well as found a life coach through my insurance provider and i still feel as if i am performing in a sub par manner.  One of my classes stresses attention to detail and while i constantly ask for help, i do not feel like I am getting the grades that i need to get support for medical school admission.  I have one year to complete this program at a full time schedule in order to receive medication, have health insurance, and prove to myself that i am capable to handle the rigors of medical school.  I have a PDA to keep me organized and it has helped keep track of my assignments.  i frequently misjudge how long it takes me to adequately complete my homework.

One point I would like to share.  as a freshman, i disclosed my disorder to a guidance counselor and he dismissed it w/o referring me to a learning specialist.  then, midway into my undergraduate career, i sought accomodations for a class and was denied by my professor (who did a disseration on ADD).

i know i can succeed at this, but it doesn't feel that way sometimes.  I'm afraid that if i disclose my ADD like i did in my previous school they will deny and/or stigmatize me when it comes time to recommend me for medical school.  I might come across as arrogant, but I desperately need SOUND advice since the road i am in is the ONLY path i can take to fulfill my dreams.