ACT and Dyslexia PART 2

Test Preparation
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<p>I decided to post here after seeing this thread: <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-act-tests-test-preparation/414746-act-dyslexia.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-act-tests-test-preparation/414746-act-dyslexia.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>I have also been dealing with Dyslexia rather severely my whole life. Besides dyslexia, I have been diagnosed with ADD. Like the author of the above thread I have never asked for any sort of accommodations. I am near the top of my class, and feel accomplished for working through my difficulties. But the ACT is a whole different story, a enormous amount anyone's future rides on that little score. I have no problem with comprehension and I memorize every thing I learn, but this disability slows me immensely when taking tests. So naturally I have considered applying for the extended time limit on the ACT. The problem I am facing here is that I have only recently been diagnosed with ADD, I have never officially been diagnosed with dyslexia, and have no past records with my school. So this situation leaves me not very qualified in terms of documentation for the extended time. </p>

<p>So my question here is: If I go and get the most professional tests taken to get officially and recently diagnosed with ADD and Dyslexia, what else can I do to improve my chances of being excepted by ACT for the extended time? Is there something documentation wise I can do now with my school? Is there something I can do now involving the "Section 504" :
HHS</a> - YOUR RIGHTS UNDER SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT . </p>

<p>Quote from ACT.org over the extend time: "If first diagnosed within last 3 years, complete diagnostic documentation required. Copy of test accommodations pages from most current IEP, or copy of most current Section 504 Plan or official accommodations plan. If plan has been in place less than 3 years, complete diagnostic documentation required." </p>

<p>What are your thoughts on this? Thank you so much!</p>

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<p>You should post this under ADHD and Learning Disabilities. The heading is listed at towards the bottom of the main discussion page.</p>

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<p>You might also investigate the SAT requirements, too. I am of the understanding they are a bit more lenient in granting exceptions. Most testers report the ACT is more time-sensitive than the SAT, hence the increased reluctance to provide accommodation.</p>

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<p>Thank you for your ideas. I will have to look into the SAT's requirements. Does anyone else have any insight into this? <em>Admins, feel free to move this thread, thank you.</em></p>

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<p>If you haven't had accomodations up till now then I doubt you would qualify and it is a very lengthy process. The best thing I think would be to keep practicing so that you can complete the test. It's really quite an ordeal to go through getting accomodations.</p>