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Navigating accommodations for the ACT, SAT, or AP exams can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you're new to the accommodations process or looking to clarify your next steps, our guide empowers families with the knowledge and tools to help students succeed with the support they need.
Applying for ACT or SAT accommodations can be complicated.
If you have a student who learns differently in your family, you may already know some of the hurdles that pop up when navigating the educational system. But high-stakes testing can feel especially stressful, bringing up all kinds of questions:
The College Board and the ACT each have their own guidelines, timeframes and expectations, so it can be challenging to understand your options. To help you identify actionable steps in the process of securing accommodations for the ACT or a College Board test like the SAT, PSAT or AP exams, ESM has put together a reference guide to applying for testing accommodations. This guide includes information on eligibility, helpful documentation to have on hand, and a timeline so you know what to expect.
Whether you have been entrenched with the documentation of learning differences and other neurodiversities for years, never needed to put a formal plan in place until now, or are just discovering a student’s challenges, we know this process with its multiple moving parts and parties can seem overwhelming and discouraging. Armed with the same growth mindset we teach our students, our hope is that this written resource can be a handy and helpful reminder of what needs to be done to help students do their best—not just on test day, but every day.
Learning differences don’t mean that your student can’t excel in a standardized testing atmosphere—they just need the right support to show what they are capable of. We are grateful to do what we can to support your student.
