Clinical Insight on High-Stakes Performance, ADHD, and Testing

Taking the MCAT before accommodations are fully evaluated can materially affect how a later request is reviewed. Once a score exists, it becomes part of the evidentiary record. This article explains how AAMC interprets prior testing, why timing matters, and what options remain if the exam has already been taken.

MCAT accommodations decisions are shaped by fixed review timelines and documentation requirements. This article explains how the MCAT accommodations process works, where delays commonly occur, and why early planning matters.

Students are sometimes approved for MCAT accommodations but denied extended testing time. In many cases, the issue is not the diagnosis itself, but the absence of objective testing showing functional impairment under timed conditions.

Many applicants are surprised when testing accommodations are partially approved, particularly when extra time is denied. This post explains how partial approvals work, why they are more common on the MCAT than the LSAT, and how testing organizations think about extra time.

Planning to take the MCAT in 2026 and thinking about accommodations for ADHD or anxiety? The AAMC applies unusually strict standards. This post explains timelines, lead times, and what students often misunderstand about the process.

The April LSAT accommodations deadline is coming up fast. Here’s what LSAC requires if you’re requesting extra time for ADHD or anxiety, and how to make sure your documentation is strong enough to be approved.

High-achieving students with ADHD or anxiety may not show obvious deficits, making LSAT or MCAT extended time harder to secure. Here’s why.

For LSAC, the most important rule is clear for LSAT Accommodations : Your entire application, including the Qualified Professional Statement and addendums, must be submitted by the registration deadline for your chosen test date. LSAC does not accept late documentation. Upcoming LSAT Registration Deadlines (U.S. & International) February 26, 2026 for the April 2026 LSAT (April 9–11) April 21, 2026 for the June 2026 LSAT (June 3–6) For Those Who Plan Ahead If you start early,

esting boards are cracking down on boilerplate accommodation letters. Here’s what makes a legitimate evaluation stand out in 2025.

One report doesn’t always work for both LSAT and GRE. Here are 7 documentation gaps students often miss when applying for accommodations.

You finally submitted your documentation and got the dreaded denial  email. Don’t panic. Every major testing board (AAMC, LSAC, ETS, College Board) has a built‑in path for a second review. Below is a board‑specific, time‑sensitive checklist. Step 1 · Decode the Denial Letter All boards list the precise gaps that triggered the “no.” Typical reasons: Documentation is older than the board’s currency window  (LSAC & ETS = 5 yrs; AAMC = 3 yrs). Evaluation lacks objective data  (c

If you're planning to apply for accommodations on a graduate exam, your timeline matters—a lot. Here’s how to work backwards from your...

If you're applying for accommodations on the LSAT, MCAT, GRE, or GMAT, chances are you'll need a psychological or neuropsychological...

If you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, or a learning difference, you may be eligible for extra time or other accommodations on exams like the LSAT or MCAT. But qualifying isn’t automatic—you’ll need thorough documentation, including a psychological or neuropsychological evaluation. This post explains what counts as a disability, what testing boards require, and how accommodations apply even in test-blind states like California.