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Hi Kris, been there done that. I’m 63 & male, went back to school to get technically certified for green home energy audits. test were he// for me.
1) let your instructors know of your ADD, and ask for hints on how and what to study for, even ask to take an open book exam if possible. Note: they too can be hard. Find past students and ask what they recall from tests and what tripped them up.
2) I take adderall (3 years now) and it helps me focus and stay on track mostly; re: insurance company disbelief: find a doctor that will give you a quick and dirty ADD test and have it kept on file, or if you have one now, give it to the insurance company.
3) hearing: Oh how I wish I had an answer, but I don’t. Earplugs might be best and while not perfect, they might help. When I visualize shooting all the offending noise-makers, it makes things worse, not better, so try to keep your head down and focus as best you can.
Good luck, you can do it, and when you’re done, understand you will feel like you know nothing but that’s normal. Over time you’ll learn you DO know lots and will be able to achieve new happiness and comfort. I laud you move to be around animals, good choice. My move to analytical energy audits was wrong, but that’s my issue, not yours.
What was the question again?
Good luck! Jim
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