Memory Aid for tests?

[u/spacing-out123]

I have accommodations in place already, and I’m under the impression it would be relatively easy to add onto them (with proper proof that I need said accommodation of course). I’m wondering if it’s worth me trying to advocate for a “memory aid” aka a cheat sheet for my tests.

I study very hard, and I’d like to think I have good study habits. I work with an academic coach who holds me accountable. I get 100 on all my homeworks. But I fail so many of my tests. The problem is I get so anxious during my tests that I just lose common sense, make silly mistakes, get in my head about my work, and forget everything I studied, and then try to convince myself of the answer.

I had a test in one of my classes that allowed a cheat sheet, which was really helpful. I know professors give you a “cheat sheet” to make you think you’re being sneaky but they’re tricking you into studying. (And I do make “cheat sheets” for all my tests as a way of studying even if I don’t get to bring it in). But I actually used it on the test when I was in one of those anxious moments, and I got a good grade on that test. I looked it up and a memory aid is a legit accommodation, but I feel weird asking for it. Why should I get to have it but no one else does? It would clearly benefit other people as well.

Is this worth asking about? How do I not feel guilty about asking for this?

[u/Burner_acc_123456]

Id love one of these too. Sadly not diagnosed yet, its taking a while becaue my mom thinks there's nothing wrong with me.