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[quote=Anonymous]It is pretty random.

My DC has had an IEP since age 3; transitioned to a 504 with 1.5 time for all tests, permission to use a keyboard instead of pencil/pen for all written work. Documented by complete neuropsychological evaluations at age 6, 9 and 15.

After 2 rounds of appeals, the College Board agreed to the keyboard and extra time for written sections only (so AP exams and SAT writing if he took it) and for marking answers in the test booklet instead of the bubble sheet (something we didn't ask for). Once you receive any accommodations from the College Board, they are good for your entire high school career.

ACT agreed to all of DC's school accommodations, but if you take more than once you must request accommodations before each sitting.

Since we went through the College Board process 2 years ago, they have instituted a new process -- they rely on schools to submit the requests and provide any evaluations documenting the disability and attest that the student has had the accommodations throughout high school and that the student USES them all the time.

There are exceptions for injuries. If you broke your hand 3 months before the test and are in a case and cannot write, you can ask for a scribe. If you were in a car wreck and have a brain injury you can ask for additional time.

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