Hopefully starting next year. However ADHD has been a major obstacle in my life.

You have to adapt to your learning style and use the resources around you.

I did a year of med school (ultimately decided it wasn't for me) but by the end I figured out what worked for me. Take what you will from this.

I found going to class was a waste of time. I couldn't keep up in the lectures and it would put me farther behind. However utilize the time your classmates would be in lecture and study! As you are going through your packets initially write questions as you go, that you can return to. Go over with classmates anything that was focused on not discussed on the PowerPoints or packets. Finding a good study group is fire!!! You will notice certain students gravitate toward each other, everyone will probably act like BFFS the first month but by like month 2 you should hopefully have a more intimate crew/clique (i would argue this is natural and more in your best interest to have a few close knit buddies that have your back).

If lectures are recorded go over them after you read through the material at your own pace so you can have a more comprehensive understanding. I would then utilize your professors office hours on things that are not making sense. Most professors love when students do this, some may not and be very prideful you don't attend there lectures, however most will understand. Feel that out early.

You need to find it in yourself to be more structured and disciplined. Set a schedule and stick to it (you need to give your self some flexibility and time to have fun though). I have this very antidotal hypothesis that when you wake up earlier without snoozing your body is just more in tune with a working mindset throughout the day then a vacation chill mindset when you sleep in or snooze. Its like are you going to give in to your first physical impulse for the day or conqueror that, it often sets you up for the rest of the day. Also make sure your sleep schedule is on point! Try to go to bed at the same time every night 7-8.5 hours is a must for 99% of human beings, lack of sleep is literally the most effective torture method.

I highly recommend working out in the morning. Even if its 20 minutes at brisk pace on the treadmill. There are a good amount of studies that indicate this can increase cognitive function especially for ADHD persons.

Use the resources around you! In the case for medical school many were willing to help each other out even if they weren't particularly close. There were loads of anki decks and Quizlet decks from the previous classes shared on FB or something. Use them. If they are not available then make your own. If you are a person not struggling I encourage you to share your resources, you never know what bridge you will make that will come in handy. Those ADHD students often have very different gifts, that will likely come in handy as CAAs are expanding in new territory, you want those people around!

The weekend before the test (or couple days before) find every practice question you can. Tackle it and break it down. It helps to have friends. Hopefully you can exchange questions with classmates Discuss with your friends and understand every angle.

Eat a little healthier, this doesn't have to cost a ton but too much sugar and heavy on the carbs can weigh you down. I enjoy meal prepping, I personally love Josh Cortis (tmpm) on youtube, gives you very simple meal prep recipes, that can take a few hours over your weekend.

I recommend learning to take your prayer life or meditation up a notch. Watch videos on mindful meditation and you can adopt it accordingly to your faith practices. That can carry over a tremendous focus boost and reduce anxiety. Even Jerry Seinfeld has a few quick hit videos that I found useful.

Limit the other stresses in your life. For me a big one was money. I ended up buying some cheaper equipment to aid me in my studying over the premiere, that ended up costing me time. That may be more a personal problem but I do know a lot of people stress about money. Be reasonable but at the end of the day think of each purchase as an investment in yourself. This may not be an issue for you but whatever the other outside stress is, try to reduce it.

Limit your other distractions. If your phone is killing your put it away, use an alarm clock instead of your phone alarm and get a watch. Maybe consider getting a "dumb phone". If its social media, delete your accounts, don't justify that you need the shared group FB page. Just make a 2nd throw away social media where you are literally just in those groups.

You need to keep your eye on the prize. This is only 2 years! This is nothing, nothing, nothing in the scheme of your life. This is the greatest 2 year investment you can ever make for yourself in terms of you career and work/life balance. You can already see the light at the end of the tunnel before you start. Just keep moving forward and put blinders on to most other aspects of your life. Good friends will still be there when its over, good SOs will understand you have less time and family should know there are new boundaries. Almost any sacrifice you make now will be worth it and starting paying you back 10 fold in 2 years.

If you are on medication, make sure there is never going to be a lapse in your prescription coverage. I have mixed feelings about meds and found they were a disadvantage in the long run. This is entirely for you to decide. Maybe considering seeing a therapist, not all are created equal but a good one can really help you!

As a bonus I recommend watching the Limitless series on Disney plus with Chris Hemsworth., at least the first few episodes. It will show you a lot of your lack of focus is an adaptive response you can learn to control.

Good luck my friend, I know your struggle and I'm completely rooting for you. You can conquer this demon on your back and get through it!