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Jared Hobson July 16, 2010 No Comments
Today’s post outlines the steps for applying for an accommodated SAT or ACT test.
Today’s post outlines the steps for applying for an accommodated SAT or ACT test.
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.
The PAL Program, the Program for Advancement of Learning, is a structured support program that provides assistance to LD students in a proactive, strength-based environment and access to assistive technologies.
At the post secondary level, the sole purpose of accommodations is to give your student the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of course curriculum by minimizing or even eliminating the impact of a disability. The bottom line? Be proactive in knowing where to go and what services are available.
For families of students with learning differences, one really important step in determining if a college is the fight fit is contacting the Disability Services Office. Initially, this relationship will center around documentation.
Given that self-advocacy is equated with success, establishing a positive relationship with a college or university needs to be a top priority. So, over the next couple of days, I’ll talk about how to go about establishing a relationship with the Office of Disability Services.
Is taking out a student loan a good investment? Some think it is a good idea to stay away from student loans in order to finance a college education.
Even if you decide not to initially disclose your learning disability on a college application, there are important reasons to disclose it once you’ve been accepted.
So, you’ve decided to disclose your learning difference. Here’s how to do it.
Should you consider job placement when creating the list of colleges you may apply to? Absolutely! Read about how to connect with the career development office at the colleges and universities you are interested in and what questions every college applicant should be asking.
Should students disclose a learning difference on their applications?
Students with learning disabilities and ADHD are applying to colleges and universities at increased rates. And while colleges and universities