GodAndCountry
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I'm applying to be an intel officer in the Navy and am taking the ASTB November 3. I got diagnosed with Nonverbal Learning Disability (http://www.nldontheweb.org/) in 2002. As a result, the math section of the test is very difficult for me.
It was my understanding going into the test that no accommodations were offered. But on Page 44 of the ARCO book, it says:
Inform the proctor of your special needs. If
you are left-handed, have any special physical
problem, or have other needs, ask if some
arrangements can be made so you can compete
equally with the other candidates.
Is it possible to get accommodations (all I would need is a calculator) on the test? Does it lower chances for acceptance at all? The rest of the test, including the spatial and mechanical parts, is easy.
Some other info, if it helps:
Getting my MA in American Government/National Security in May.
Current GPA 3.75.
I pulled Bs in all my math classes in undergrad.
And yes, I know having a learning problem can get me disqualified. But I still want to try, because I've wished I could serve all my life.
It was my understanding going into the test that no accommodations were offered. But on Page 44 of the ARCO book, it says:
Inform the proctor of your special needs. If
you are left-handed, have any special physical
problem, or have other needs, ask if some
arrangements can be made so you can compete
equally with the other candidates.
Is it possible to get accommodations (all I would need is a calculator) on the test? Does it lower chances for acceptance at all? The rest of the test, including the spatial and mechanical parts, is easy.
Some other info, if it helps:
Getting my MA in American Government/National Security in May.
Current GPA 3.75.
I pulled Bs in all my math classes in undergrad.
And yes, I know having a learning problem can get me disqualified. But I still want to try, because I've wished I could serve all my life.