<p>Hello. I have had ADHD since 2nd grade. I am a smart student- 95 unweighted 1 ap all rest honors and I was a freshman. Although i am on medication for adhd. We have never told the school about my medical issue because the doctor told us that there's no point in telling them if you don't need the benefits you will be given because back then I didn't need extra time. As I am taking more rigorous courses I am finding that I am finishing tests slow. Such as my ap I didn't get to 20/100 questions on my ap environmental science test. Do u think this will help or hurt me in my college admissions. Will the extra time on Sats be helpful or will colleges think "she got a high grade cause she had extra time". Could it prohibit me from possible going to colleges such as West Point, which i may consider, or ucla.</p>
<p>The USMA has pretty strict medical requirements. You should inquire here: [Military</a> Academy - West Point - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/military-academy-west-point/]Military”>Military Academy - West Point - College Confidential Forums)</p>
<p>Taking ritalin or another stimulant medication will exclude you from West Point. Google “West Point Catalog” to find that information. </p>
<p>In terms of needing extra time on standardized tests and the like, check with your school guidance counselor. Also, most schools have an SSD coordinator who works with the College Testing Board. It sounds like you don’t have either an IEP or 504 plan that would provide for accommodations or services to level the playing field. College Testing board requires that you have a documented disability that adversely affects your ability to take a test. If you’re not covered by an IEP or 504 plan, I think you’ll have a hard time receiving accommodations for the SAT or ACT. Even with a documented disability (my older son is deaf and also has ADHD), he qualified for extra time on the SAT but did not qualify for a keyboarding accommodation in the writing portion even though it’s been an accommodation in his 504 plan for ages. They’re pretty tough! Also, you should start requesting any accommodations with College Testing Board as soon as possible - it took a couple of months after requesting to receive notification of accommodations for the SAT.</p>
<p>I’d encourage you to chat with whoever administers 504 programs at your high school to see if you qualify if you do feel you need extra time on tests and the like. It’s a common accommodation for kids with ADHD. You’ll need documentation from your physician, etc. But it may be worth it to you. Good luck!</p>
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Colleges will not be aware that you had extra time on your SAT’s unless you tell them. The College Board used to “flag” score reports where the test was taken under non-standard conditions but stopped doing so years ago in response to claims that this practice was discriminatory.</p>