Not everyone tests the same.

You have probably seen the cartoon where a group of animals are informed that today’s test will be to see how fast each of them can climb a tree. The elephant, the monkey, the fish, and the seal, of course, all have different strengths and weaknesses, but they are all going to be tested exactly the same way. The cartoon, of course, makes no sense, but serves the purpose of making a point about the unfairness of today’s testing world. From the youngest of elementary students to those college graduates who are taking exams to get into medical school, testing is a part of our world. What many experts are finding out, however, is that there are some very qualified applicants who will never achieve the necessary score if they are not allowed some kinds of accommodations.
ACT Accommodations, MCAT Accommodations, LSAT Accommodations Provide a Fair Testing Environment to More Applicants
Educational experts have always known that autism and dyslexia can affect the learning styles of many students. From the youngest who are just entering preschool to the oldest who are graduating college, many students can find the success they desire if they receive the right accommodations. For example, MCAT accommodations can help perfectly wonderful candidates get the scores that they need to become top doctors and surgeons. The right kind of testing, however, is required to ensure you that you are allowed these accommodations. Consider some of this information about the testing industry and the accommodations that can be put in place when they are deemed necessary:

• Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder are most often recognized by the age of two.
• 6.4 million American children between the ages four to 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD, a condition that can affect the learning abilities of these students.
• Boys are three times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls.
• In addition to other problems that they may face at work, adults with ADD are three times more likely to suffer stress, depression, or other emotional problems that may cause them to miss work.
• Anxiety disorders occur in 50% of adults with ADHD, and can lead to difficulties when it comes to structured testing situations.
• A government survey of parents indicates that one in 45 children between the ages of three and 17 have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

If you notice that you or your children suffer from anxiety or other testing disorders it might be in your best interest to make sure that you are screened for any accommodations that might work best for you. Who knows? You might even find out that there are some MCAT accommodations that you qualify for.