SAT High Math Low Reading/Writing

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Anonymous wrote:My dc has similar scores and has been diagnosed with language disorder. DC has a 504 at school but SAT would not approve extended time so it is what it is. I don't know how colleges view these kinds of scores. I'm curious as well.

I'm wondering how a kid whose writing scores put him in the top 30% and reading in the top 21% has a language disorder.

That's what I thought when I googled the SAT percentages. Most people have strengths and weaknesses, however most people don't have the money, knowledge, or interest to get their kid privately assessed. If they did then I would estimate 75% of students could get a professional to write a report stating they need a 504 plan or extra time. I think I read a few years ago the percentage of kids at expensive private boarding schools getting additional time on the SAT had skyrocketed.

The College Board has significantly increased the bar to getting accommodations. You don't automatically get one just because you have a 504 or an IEP, or because a professional says it's warranted.

My child with a language based disability was approved to use a keyboard and for extended time. Two of his friends with 504 plans for ADHD were not approved for extended time. Info about the process, documetation and so forth here: https://www.collegeboard.org/students-with-disabilities/eligibility

I was thinking they had lowered the bar in recent years. DC has time, reader and scribe. We got everything we requested. Plus, it took two weeks to hear back after we submitted. He has had an IEP since 2nd grade.