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 lsattaker1000
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So I applied for 50% extra time and a private room/low distraction setting a few weeks ago and still haven't received a reply. For reference - I have generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and ADD.

As evidence I submitted diagnoses from the past, evaluations, letters from psychologists/psychiatrists, and proof of accommodation from my last university (private room and stop-clock breaks).
My question is - how likely am I to receive my accommodations? Is it possible that they would deny extra time and grant stop-clock breaks instead even though I didn't request them?

I'm very nervous that they haven't replied yet (its been like 12 business days) and I don't think I can write the test without the extra time - I hyperventilate, panic, and lose all focus. Stop-clock breaks are only useful to me in writing evaluations not multiple choice and I'm really freaking out that they'll give me that instead.

any help at all is appreciated!
 Adam Brinker
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Hi lsattaker1000,

Luckily, you've gone some time; even for the next exam on Sept. 8th. I understand it's a stressful process, but give it a bit more time. It looks like you provided the appropriate documentation, and since you've received the accommodation in the past from your university, then I'd say you're in pretty good shape.

Take care,

Adam
 lsattaker1000
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Adam Brinker wrote:Hi lsattaker1000,

Luckily, you've gone some time; even for the next exam on Sept. 8th. I understand it's a stressful process, but give it a bit more time. It looks like you provided the appropriate documentation, and since you've received the accommodation in the past from your university, then I'd say you're in pretty good shape.

Take care,

Adam
Hi Adam,

Thanks for the prompt response. My biggest concern is that my past accommodation is for stop-clock breaks, and I've requested extra time which is similar but ultimately different.

Stop-clock breaks are really only useful for written evaluations, and will not really help me in the LSAT if I'm blanking out or having difficulty focusing. Do you think they would deny the request because I don't have a history for that EXACT accommodation?
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 Dave Killoran
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Hey LSATtaker,

Did I happen to answer your question about this on Reddit? I think I did. This is not something to worry about was the message I left there :)

Thanks!

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