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[quote=Anonymous]You have to apply directly to the College Board to get accommodations for AP exams and the PSAT/SAT. Some school systems require that request to go through the counseling office, but the qualifying requirements and process for applying is outlined on the CB website.

From what I understand, the CB generally won't approve accommodations if it the student isn't already getting them from the school. But I don't know that 100% for sure, so maybe someone else can weigh in if they've been successful getting extra time without having a specific accommodation written into the 504/IEP.

So when you meet with the high school counselor for the first time, you'll want to confirm that the extra-time accommodation for classroom tests is still in the IEP. At that point, you could also ask about the procedure for applying to the College Board for similar accommodations.

Also, the first time he needs to use the accommodations for one of those standardized tests, you'll want to be extra-sure the school is aware of the accommodation and has a plan for  meeting it. And be sure he knows exactly what will happen on the day. I've heard lots of stories about kids not being given their accommodations on test day, either because they didn't know where to go, weren't sure how/when to remind the test administrator they were eligible for it, or because the school hadn't set up a separate area for those students.[/quote]

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