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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Or people who simply understood the process and did not fail their kids.[/quote]
Did these same kids need accommodations at their elite private schools or just for college admissions testing?[/quote]

In my daughter's case. Yes. Same exact accommodations. [/quote]
Are big 3’s taking kids that need extra time? Or are these kids acquiring the need after they get admitted?[/quote]

Learning styles and differences present at a range of times, not necessarily from 2-5. DS was a fairly strong, steady student until around 8th grade when he started to struggle in math/science. We initially assumed it was a maturity issue (more on that later), but it really came to a head in fall semester freshman year when he was pretty much in freefall in a range of classes. He had already been enrolled in the learning center for executive function needs, but we decided to have him tested given the breadth of the challenges. He received an ADHD mild inattentive w/poor executive function diagnosis. The school developed a learning plan, including seating in the front of the classroom/away from the door, etc. After that, there was a steady progress upwards in his performance. We also learned that maturity in kids with this kind of diagnosis can often lag compared to their peers.

So yeah, some kids' needs may be more obvious when they are applying PK/K while other kids may go 9 more grades before their needs are more apparent. [/quote]
Sounds like that’s a turnoff for the Big 3’s, but if the kid is already in they can get accommodated?[/quote]

What do you mean by turnoff? I think schools strive to accommodate as needed as kids age. There are some instances in which the school does not have the expertise to be effective for the kid and the school may suggest they look at more suitable educational environments. Everyone I know who has been in the latter situation has ended up pleased - relieved - with the kid's new school. [/quote]
So you mean that a kid who needs extra time has just as good a chance as a kid who doesn’t of getting admitted?[/quote]

No, that's not what I was addressing. [/quote]
Let’s say Sidwell is conducting its own admissions test for 9th graders.  A kid comes in who needs time and 1/2.  This kid utilizes her extra time and aces the test.  Does this kid have as good a chance of getting in as a kid who didn’t need extra time? Does this kid have any chance of getting in at all?[/quote]

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