Unreadable handwriting

Test Preparation
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I have a real problem. My handwriting is unreadable. This isn’t one of those “my handwriting is a little bit difficult to read” sort of things. I can’t read it. My notes look like messy Arabic. My parents and I have talked to a family friend who suspects that I have dysgraphia, but I’ve never gotten an official diagnosis. We would get one, but it’s already too late to get any accommodations for the AP tests or the SAT/ACT.

This leads to my question. What happens if the readers for one of the tests are unable to read my essay at all? Do I just get a zero? I’m aware that the readers are supposed to take the essay to the table leader, but I’ve also heard that they often don’t, and I wonder what happens if the table leader can’t read the essay either.

Does anyone have anything for me?

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@PhysicsWizard https://www.collegeboard.org/students-with-disabilities/typical-accommodations/computer

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I’m well aware of these rules. The trouble is that we have no official diagnosis, and it’s too late to apply for an accommodation anyway. Thanks for your input though!

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Can you even print legibly? I’d work to get the diagnosis anyway – you probably want to request the accommodation in college to use a computer for notes in class and all written assignments/quizzes/tests.

I think you will get a low score if it is really illegible.

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Can’t print legibly. I have an accommodation in the classroom, but the college board denied my application.

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There are professionals who can help you improve your handwriting or printing in a few lessons. I know several students who have benefited. See if you can find such a person in your area.