Accomodation help

[timothy786]

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I took the exam today and voided it because I wasn't able to pay attention with people around me, I have always had trouble concentrating with others next to me. I am rescheduling for the 25 and was asked the proctor about the separate room they said I need accommodations to use it. My question is is it possible to get it before the 25 or beg the proctor on the 25 to let me use it

 

[wysdoc]

Most MCAT testing centers will have noise blocking headphones available for you to wear, no accommodation note needed. See if you can do that, and sit in the front row where you won't be distracted by people around you.

You would not be able to get accommodations approved by AAMC in just a few days or weeks.

 

[timothy786]

Most MCAT testing centers will have noise blocking headphones available for you to wear, no accommodation note needed. See if you can do that, and sit in the front row where you won't be distracted by people around you.

You would not be able to get accommodations approved by AAMC in just a few days or weeks.

I already tried doing that today. When i went to college my college was nice enough to let me take exams in a separate room. Can i ask the proctor to put me separately?

 

[wysdoc]

I already tried doing that today. When i went to college my college was nice enough to let me take exams in a separate room. Can i ask the proctor to put me separately?

They will not without documentation

 

[timothy786]

They will not without documentation

Oh my god Im even more scared now. What option do i have?

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Oh my god Im even more scared now. What option do i have?

If you don't have a medical diagnosis or documentation that shows you always need this accommodation, you just have to bite the bullet.

 

[timothy786]

If you don't have a medical diagnosis or documentation that shows you always need this accommodation, you just have to bite the bullet.

I have had post concussion diagnosis and one doctor suspected adhd bit i never followed up on that. Even if i get everything can it be done before july 25? Is it unheard of for proctors to allow me to do so

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Here is the website that spells out the process.

Take the MCAT® Exam with Accommodations

The AAMC is committed to providing all individuals with an opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency on the MCAT exam.

students-residents.aamc.org

Review Cycles and Important Dates

List of review cycles and important dates for MCAT exam accommodations.

students-residents.aamc.org

 

[Starr_key]

For accommodations, you unfortunately have to act sooner rather than later. When the AAMC says they take 60-90 days to process, they mean 60-90 days. I don't know anyone who's heard back sooner than that.

You can either take the exam on the 25th or wait until you hear back from the AAMC about accommodations. If you get a lower score on the 25th exam, you can use that in your favor in your accommodations application.

 

[Starr_key]

I already tried doing that today. When i went to college my college was nice enough to let me take exams in a separate room. Can i ask the proctor to put me separately?

No. Other people put in their accommodation requests to AAMC and got it approved. That room is for them and you cannot ask the day of, that would be unfair.

Even if you did, what if there was someone using that room?

 

[Starr_key]

I have had post concussion diagnosis and one doctor suspected adhd bit i never followed up on that. Even if i get everything can it be done before july 25? Is it unheard of for proctors to allow me to do so

You can, but AAMC won't send you a decision before July 25th. I'd be willing to bet my life on it.