<p>While I am sure the student in question actually has a learning disorder, it is well known that some people try to ‘fake’ a learning disorder to get extra time. Unfortunately, many tests in college (from my experience so far) are difficult BECAUSE of the time constraint. Teachers purposely provide exams that tests a student’s ability to critically think in an efficient manner. I understand the argument that a student with a real LD needs the extra time, but the professor’s point is a good one as well. How can you be an Investment banker making quick and high pressure decisions if your mind is slow? </p>
<p>However, I believe the professor went over the line. The professor has no right to give ‘career’ advice to a student. She did say she would accommodate the student, but she said it in a way that would make the student look like a bad person if she agreed to extra time. If I received that email, I would be afraid my professor would grade my exam harder than the rest of the class or write in my class profile that “so and so got extra time on the final”. The professor clearly has a strong opinion on this subject, but should keep that opinion to herself.</p>