[blindlaw] LSAT accomodations

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Well, as for asking for extended time, if you need it, you should  definitely 
ask for it.  When you get to law school, you'll need some  accommodations, so 
why not use them for the LSAT if it means you are on more  equal footing with 
other students?  I worked in a Law  School's  Admissions Office, and believe 
me, it's better for them to know you have a  disability that requires 
modifications than for them to think you just didn't do  well on your LSAT.  Beyond 
that, it may also be useful to talk about your  disability in your admission 
essay -- it makes you sound more well-rounded and  someone who can overcome 
challenges.  Law school is a huge challenge, and  admissions personnel look for 
people who are motivated, problem-solving, bright  individuals.  Some even are 
thrilled when they receive applications from  students with disabilities because 
it makes the incoming class more  diverse.  Finally, no matter how big they 
may be, law schools are very  self-contained, inter-dependent units.  The 
person who handles disability  services is usually involved with admissions 
decisions, or is at least consulted  in some situations.  The school will find out 
that you need accommadations  once you are admitted and request them anyway.  
Why not just let them know  now instead?  You can write a separate disclosure if 
you want, but it's  more interesting if you find a creative way to work your 
disability into your  essay as an accomplishment.  That's what I've learned 
from reviewing  thousands of law school applications each year, and that's the 
advice I'd give  to anyone in this situation.
 
 
Regards,
Ronza
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Well, as for asking for extended time, if you need it, you should definitely ask for it.  When you get to law school, you'll need some accommodations, so why not use them for the LSAT if it means you are on more equal footing with other students?  I worked in a Law  School's Admissions Office, and believe me, it's better for them to know you have a disability that requires modifications than for them to think you just didn't do well on your LSAT.  Beyond that, it may also be useful to talk about your disability in your admission essay -- it makes you sound more well-rounded and someone who can overcome challenges.  Law school is a huge challenge, and admissions personnel look for people who are motivated, problem-solving, bright individuals.  Some even are thrilled when they receive applications from students with disabilities because it makes the incoming class more diverse.  Finally, no matter how big they may be, law schools are very self-contained, inter-dependent units.  The person who handles disability services is usually involved with admissions decisions, or is at least consulted in some situations.  The school will find out that you need accommadations once you are admitted and request them anyway.  Why not just let them know now instead?  You can write a separate disclosure if you want, but it's more interesting if you find a creative way to work your disability into your essay as an accomplishment.  That's what I've learned from reviewing thousands of law school applications each year, and that's the advice I'd give to anyone in this situation.
 
 
Regards,
Ronza