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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t understand the naysayers - can’t leave early: we’ll, if you revamp the exam to that one can, why not?. Those who stay behind - hey, that is a choice they made.

Are you naysayers saying you prefer the system today that openly discriminates the poorer kids, inner city kids, disabled kids who don’t the proper time accommodation and would prefer the current system that can be abused by wealthy families?  [/quote]

One of the naysayers here. Your proposal will strip any help from kids who actually need the accommodations. Now they’ll be competing head-to-head with the kids applying to Ivies. Sure, there’s abuse in the current system—so crack down on that, but don’t get rid of special accommodations completely. [/quote]

DP- the accommodations aren’t to give a leg up. That’s not the point.[/quote]

Extra time isn't the only accommodation available, and ADHD isn't the only condition that requires levelling of the playing field.

Bathroom breaks for students with Crohn's.
Private room for students with Tourette's syndrome.
Braille test booklet and answer keys for blind students.
Snacks in test room for diabetic students who can't go 3-4 hours without eating.
Large print test booklets and answer sheets for students with visual impairments.
Scribe for students who break dominant wrist or hand and will be a cast on test day (usually also gets extra time bc the process takes longer).
Table instead of desk for a student in a wheelchair.
Sign language proctor for deaf students.

Allowing everyone unlimited time does not solve the problem.

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