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How to Disclose a Learning Difference on the College Application
Learn about disclosing learning differences in the college application process.
March 11, 2026
Learn about disclosing learning differences in the college application process.
Today’s post outlines the steps for applying for an accommodated SAT or ACT test.
We get a lot of comments and questions about college counseling from our contact form on our website. Many are about my services, some are
If you are a junior, what should you be thinking about regarding the college admissions process? Currently, you should be coming up with a standardized testing plan.
No one likes rejection. But if you’re denied accommodations or unsatisfied with the accommodations you were granted, you can make an appeal.
To receive accommodations at the post-secondary level, documentation must demonstrate that your student has a disability as defined by the ADA and Section 504. Today’s blog outlines six core elements to help you review your current documentation.
Colleges typically use your student’s age, the evaluator’s assessment approach, and the level of detail provided in the last eligibility evaluation to determine the level of support she will receive at the college level.
If you’ve been diagnosed with a learning disability, you may want to consider requesting special accommodations when you take the SAT or ACT. Depending on your learning disability, accommodations could include extended time to complete the test, testing over multiple days, access to an audio DVD, or a specific seating arrangement. Students with ADHD, for example, may be able to take the test with extended time in a room with fewer students. There’s no additional charge to complete an accommodated test, and because college admissions committees don’t know when tests were taken under modified circumstances, you shouldn’t hesitate to request accommodations if you need them.