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tofuspeedstartofuspeedstar Alum Member
in General 139 karma
Hi All,

I'm currently registered for the September exam. I've been trying like hell to prep under regular test conditions since May so I don't have to use my ADHD as a sort of crutch to take this exam...but today I've just come to accept that it's a disability that I have and I will need more than the alotted 35 minutes to perform my best on this exam. When I BR I'm scoring in the high 160s/low 170s. And under actual time conditions I'm just all over the place from the high 150s-160s. I've set a routine where I meditate for 15 minutes prior to taking a PT, I listen to the same song to calm me down, I do push ups. But when I'm on the clock I just panic. (When I took the Oct '13 exam I had a panic attack during the 1st section and just never recovered, I should've cancelled..but I didn't)...so I've gone onto LSAC's website to request testing accommodations. I have all the forms from my doctor stating my condition and requesting extended time...but I'm sort of lost on the statement of need that I myself have to submit. What should I put? Any help would be greatly, greatly appreciated.
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  • SprinklesSprinkles Alum Member ⭐
    11542 karma
    @BruiserWoods to the rescue!
  • Cant Get RightCant Get Right Yearly + Live Member Sage ⭐ 🍌 7Sage Tutor
    27900 karma
    Yeah @BruiserWoods is your girl.

    So I’m assuming your Oct ’13 score was pretty bad? Ironically, the worse you did the better. It definitely gives you a place to start on your statement. Talk about that experience within the broader context of your struggles with ADHD.
  • tofuspeedstartofuspeedstar Alum Member
    139 karma
    @"Cant Get Right" it was abysmal...I will use that as a starting point. Thank you.
  • JudgeMathisJudgeMathis Alum Member
    38 karma
    I have also received accommodations for severe ADD and I PM'd you @tofuspeedstar
  • Matthew524Matthew524 Member
    651 karma
    August 10th is the last day to apply for accommodations for the September LSAT. I honestly just wrote how my disability affects my day to day life and how much of a burden it is on me. I also included that my university recognizes my disability and has given me extra time for exams and classroom work. I was approved for different accommodations for both times I applied.
  • tofuspeedstartofuspeedstar Alum Member
    139 karma
    @Matthew524 Thanks for the reminder. I will have everything submitted to LSAC tomorrow morning. I hate that I waited til the last minute to break down and request them.
  • Matthew524Matthew524 Member
    651 karma
    @tofuspeedstar did you take the medical exam that the LSAC requires in order for you to be considered for accommodations?
  • tofuspeedstartofuspeedstar Alum Member
    139 karma
    @Matthew524 More than likely yes. I looked on their site for the specific test they require but couldn't find it. But I've gone through a battery of tests in my lifetime due to another neurological disorder I've dealt with.
  • tofuspeedstartofuspeedstar Alum Member
    139 karma
    Thank you all for your help and input. LSAC granted my request as of this morning.
  • Matthew524Matthew524 Member
    edited August 2016 651 karma
    How much time did they give you?! @tofuspeedstar
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