<p>Over the past few years, I have noticed that I have not had enough time to finish many tests, essays, etc. I know I need extended time. Even when I do finish on time, I am almost always the last or one of the last students to turn my test in. I have just completed freshman year, and with tons of more effort than my peers, I have managed to get pretty decent grades. I think I have about an A- average. This is good, but I know I should have a 4.0 gpa considering the amount of effort I put into my work. School has been a struggle because of my disabilities, but I have compensated with a lot of hard work. </p>
<p>I am a very hard worker, but I do not think I can continue high school at a disadvantage because of a disability that I am pretty sure I have. I think I have ADHD. Although I enjoy reading, it could be a very big struggle for me if I do not have enough time to process what I am reading. I probably take 5 minutes per page. I do not think this is normal when my peers can read a page in 1-2 minutes. I find that I have to read certain sentences over many times before I move on. I am assuming this is a processing issue. I also get distracted very easily, and constantly day dream. </p>
<p>This past year, I have applied to independent high schools. While in this process, I have done well on most parts of the application besides the standardized admissions test. Although my scores were poor, with a convincing letter of explanation, I managed to gain admission to a selective independent high school. I only got through maybe 2/3 of some parts of these tests despite extensive preparation. There is a problem. Not only the ADHD, but I find that I have OCD. This has affected me not only in life in general, but on the tests. For example, I take a very long time to fill in the answer bubbles. I found that it could take me as short as 5 to as long as 30 seconds. I have such a problem in this area, that sometimes my pencil has been filling in the bubble so long that it rips the answer sheet. </p>
<p>I think it is clear that my symptoms show that I need accommodations in school and for testing. The problem is, I do not know if I can get it considering I am going to be a tenth grader in September. I am very concerned because the school I am transferring to is academically rigorous, and I do not think I can succeed without accommodations. What is a good way to get these accommodations? </p>
<p>Lastly, I think it is important to note that I once had accommodations up until some point in sixth grade. The reason why they stopped is because my mom stopped them. My mom stopped them because I was very upset because once I was old enough to realize what was going on, I thought that teachers made it obvious that I received accommodations, and that other students would realize it. I was mad, and my mom decided I didn't need them anymore. Maybe this was because my grades were good. I was also very motivated back then. Taking away these accommodations was a mistake, and now I need them back. Please help me.</p>