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Students with documented disabilities that affect their test performance may be eligible for SAT accommodations through the College Board's Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). Common accommodations include extended time, additional breaks, and the use of assistive technology. Students must have current diagnosis and supporting evidence of their disability.
The SAT accommodation request process can take up to seven weeks to complete. This timeline includes the review of all submitted documentation and the approval decision. Students are advised to begin the request process well in advance of their intended test date to ensure timely approval.
Students must submit thorough documentation including current Individualized Education Programs (IEP) or 504 Plans, recent evaluation reports from qualified professionals explaining the disability, and school records showing past accommodations or academic adjustments. All documentation should be current and clearly demonstrate the necessity for accommodations during the SAT.
There are two ways to submit a request: through your school by working with your SSD Coordinator who can submit via the SSD Online portal, or directly by completing the Student Eligibility Form and submitting it with supporting documentation to the College Board. Homeschooled students or those preferring independent submission should use the direct method.
Once approved, you will receive an eligibility letter outlining your specific accommodations. Log in to your College Board account to register for the SAT and confirm your approved accommodations when prompted. After registration, verify that your admission ticket accurately reflects your granted accommodations and contact SSD at 212-713-8333 if any discrepancies occur.
If you miss the accommodation request deadline, submit your request as soon as possible. However, if approval is not granted in time for your planned test date, you may need to register for a later test date. Starting early is strongly recommended to avoid this situation.
If you have been previously approved for accommodations on other College Board exams such as the PSAT/NMSQT or AP Exams, you typically do not need to reapply. Verify with SSD whether your current accommodations remain valid before registering for the SAT.
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