ADHD testing in -person

sgoldsmith7

Does anyone have an experience of testing in-person with ADHD accommodations (i.e. extra time)? I am worried I will get to testing center and somehow my test will not have accommodations or the proctor won't be aware if that makes sense

capturingthemomentmedia

I am doing the same and requesting paper and pencil. The paper and pencil method must be taken in person and I think the in-person testing center may have less distractions rather then taking it at home. The LSAC will give you a letter of approval which you can show the proctor on test day to ensure you get the rightful accommodations you deserve. The LSAC said yes you can and will have these options available to you so the proctor must give that toyou.

raceanu91

I was approved for accommodations because of my ADHD and when I arrived to Prometric to test in-person, they already had my accommodations on file. They will confirm your accommodations during the check in process.

taylor.schaub200

What was the process like getting approved for accommodations? what sort of documentation was required? Would a medical note recording your diagnosis and the effects of it be considered enough evidence to support your need for accommodations? I also have bad ADHD and have been wondering what will be needed in order to apply for accommodations.

shieldr232

There is an outline of requirements on LSAC for getting approved for ADHD testing accommodations. It was honestly a really easy process, you'll just need your doctor to fill out a form and write a brief summary regarding your diagnosis and needing extra time. Also, the testing center already knows if you have been approved for your accommodation. I took it in June and did not have to say anything. You'll see when you register for the testing center that it has extended time allowed. Lastly, I would highly suggest maybe getting noise cancelling ear plugs from CVS. The testing center can be kind of distracting with people coming in and out of the testing room or background noise with people checking in with the proctors. Those were a life saver bc my ADHD does not function if I am distracted lol

cjoystanna

I have accommodations but was super surprised (and also annoyed) that my testing center was really loud. I mean I could hear people (including the proctor) talking and laughing just outside the testing room. It was super disappointing and distracting as someone with attention struggles : (. They give you "noise canceling" headphones, but mine were huge and caused more distraction to have on my head than it was worth. Anyone find this to be the case with their testing center?

Capreolinae

A few of my ADHD accommodations like separate testing room (because I can't concentrate with other people around me making noises, fidgeting, etc) means that I have to take the test remotely. Unfortunately, I also cannot take the test at home because I have kids, animals, and no space that works without moving the whole house around. So I have to pay to rent an office for the day or go to a hotel. This is literally what LSAC told me to do was to pay more money directly due to my accommodations. So, just putting it out there that you might not have the option to test in-person.