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Hello all,
I'm about the register for the MCAT at the end of this summer, and I know that there can be accommodations made for those with "disabilities". I do not like to title myself as disabled, however I do have a physical disability in which I have been given extra time for exams in college. I know the MCAT has very strict guidelines and I have read all of the requirements for accommodations. I believe that I would fit these requirements, but I was just wondering if anyone has ever heard of anyone getting extra time for having narcolepsy? For those of you who aren't familiar with narcolepsy, it is a chronic neurological condition characterized by frequent onsets of fatigue and uncontrollable sleep attacks. Although I take medication for this condition, it only prevents me from falling asleep, not from being chronically tired. I've been given extra time on exams throughout college because I tend to take longer to comprehend what I read and process my thoughts as I don't always exactly feel "well rested". I know I'll most likely get some sarcastic comments from those who believe you "shouldn't be doctor if you have narcolepsy" etc. as I've seen some rude comments to people asking about other disabilities. I am very capable of achieving good grades and am not any less intelligent due to my condition. I've just had to work a bit harder and am often more physically exhausted than the typical student. Asking for extra time is not asking to immensely enhance my score (I'm sure everyone would love extra time), but to make the test manageable in my condition.
Any input will be well appreciated,
Thank you
-Squirrel
I'm about the register for the MCAT at the end of this summer, and I know that there can be accommodations made for those with "disabilities". I do not like to title myself as disabled, however I do have a physical disability in which I have been given extra time for exams in college. I know the MCAT has very strict guidelines and I have read all of the requirements for accommodations. I believe that I would fit these requirements, but I was just wondering if anyone has ever heard of anyone getting extra time for having narcolepsy? For those of you who aren't familiar with narcolepsy, it is a chronic neurological condition characterized by frequent onsets of fatigue and uncontrollable sleep attacks. Although I take medication for this condition, it only prevents me from falling asleep, not from being chronically tired. I've been given extra time on exams throughout college because I tend to take longer to comprehend what I read and process my thoughts as I don't always exactly feel "well rested". I know I'll most likely get some sarcastic comments from those who believe you "shouldn't be doctor if you have narcolepsy" etc. as I've seen some rude comments to people asking about other disabilities. I am very capable of achieving good grades and am not any less intelligent due to my condition. I've just had to work a bit harder and am often more physically exhausted than the typical student. Asking for extra time is not asking to immensely enhance my score (I'm sure everyone would love extra time), but to make the test manageable in my condition.
Any input will be well appreciated,
Thank you
-Squirrel