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Taking the LSAT without accommodations while having ADHD - can I ask for accommodations for the next LSAT?


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Cicero31
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So I have ADHD and I did not think to get any accommodations for the November LSAT because I did not know they existed and I did not get my diagnosis nor did I suspect having Adhd until after I started studying

so much of my life began to make sense after I got diagnosed, I actually did not even know what ADHD was until just a few weeks ago, I thought it was the same thing as autism. I also have a big ego and I really didn't want to explore the possibility of me having any sort of mental illness cause I thought it would make me feel inferior.

But as I began studying for the LSAT it became so apparent that I dis disadvantaged, it was so hard for me to focus on the LSAT and to finish in time, the vast majority of my missed questions were those that I didn't even have time to read, and I never make it to the fourth RC passage, I usually start the third one with 5 minutes left, and that's when I rush the first two

I typically always have to read the stimulus three times before I understand it.

given all that, I still managed a 155 diagnostic, after 2 months of study and drilling my last 2 PTs were 159 and 157, which is 10 points less than the median for my target school

But I just learned this morning that they offer accommodations for ADHD, they give 53 minutes per section? just that alone would help me so much, I wouldn't have to rush and I really think I can hit my potential

It is too late to get that for the november LSAT, I will just wing it and treat it as a realistic PT, but my question is: is it possible for them to give accommodations for my January LSAT when I took the November LSAT without accommodations?

 

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PetrY
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I'm not sure about the timeline with the November LSAT, but I suspect it would be too late.  For the January LSAT, you would be able get the accommodations as long as you have an official diagnosis.  One-and-a-half time (53 minutes) and double time per section is common, so you could even get 70 minutes.  I'm not familiar with them, but I know there are deadlines, so I would jump on that ASAP.

Side note: those who get the accommodations generally score 5-10 points higher right off the bat, so with a 155 diagnostic, which is actually really good, you should be in a really good position to have the score you are looking for.

Edit: to make it clear, taking the November LSAT without accommodations would not affect having them for January

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shafique
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It may be too late to get accommodations for the November LSAT, but for January, as long as you have an official diagnosis, accommodations like extended time are possible. Since these often boost scores by 5-10 points, your 155 diagnostic suggests you're in a strong position. Apply for accommodations as soon as possible.

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