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Redtailedhawk
Joined: 07 Feb 2013
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Schools: Ross '15 (M) Duke '15 (D) Tuck '15 (D)
04 Mar 2013, 09:13
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Re: ADHD -
Check out this thread for good philosophical debates for both stances:
disclosing-adhd-in-business-school-application-mit-sloan-128482.html
Check out this thread for good philosophical debates for both stances:
disclosing-adhd-in-business-school-application-mit-sloan-128482.html
I personally have ADHD also, but didn't ask for special treatment). I think you should try to retake the exam and try to bump up to at least 660+. Also keep in mind Duke admits around 60 students every year with 640 or lower, so you still have a shot.
The thing about Duke is that it has a quarter system, so your classes are longer than other schools (3 hours long classes). So if you can't sit still for 3 hours in GMAT, it will be difficult to survive in classes? Plus, not sure what your career plans are, but some employers ask for GMAT scores, so even if you get in, you will still be fighting your lower score. I would take the test again (doesn't matter how many times). I am personally against people who take the test under accommodations as I believe it gives unfair advantage. Also, I think schools won't look upon it favourably, if they find out that you got additional time. (just my opinion)
I know its really frustrating to take long tests for ADHD victims, but trust me with right amount of preparation and confidence, you can conquer any test.
The thing about Duke is that it has a quarter system, so your classes are longer than other schools (3 hours long classes). So if you can't sit still for 3 hours in GMAT, it will be difficult to survive in classes? Plus, not sure what your career plans are, but some employers ask for GMAT scores, so even if you get in, you will still be fighting your lower score. I would take the test again (doesn't matter how many times). I am personally against people who take the test under accommodations as I believe it gives unfair advantage. Also, I think schools won't look upon it favourably, if they find out that you got additional time. (just my opinion)
I know its really frustrating to take long tests for ADHD victims, but trust me with right amount of preparation and confidence, you can conquer any test.
04 Mar 2013, 09:47
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I too have ADHD and did not go for the extra timing or any mention on my essay. To be honest it would only work against you IMO. Perhaps you can take your prescribed ADHD medicine during the GMAT. Try it first during a practice exam to see if it helps, otherwise it may very well work against you and make you more anxious and less analytically capable.
PS 3 hour long classes sound like torture even for people without adhd lol
