Students with a wide range of conditions may qualify, including learning disabilities such as dyslexia or dyscalculia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, psychiatric disorders like anxiety or depression, physical or medical conditions such as diabetes or epilepsy, and visual or hearing impairments. However, a diagnosis alone is not sufficient—the disability must demonstrably affect the student's ability to take the SAT under standard conditions.

Students must provide comprehensive documentation including a clear diagnosis statement from a qualified professional, evidence describing how the disability impacts test-taking, documentation of similar accommodations received in school settings (such as through an IEP or 504 Plan), and recent evaluations typically conducted within the last three years that confirm the current relevance of the disability.

The College Board typically takes up to seven weeks to review and respond to accommodation requests. Students are advised to begin the application process several months before their intended test date to ensure accommodations are approved in time, as late requests may result in accommodations not being provided for the desired test date.

Yes, once approved, SAT accommodations remain valid for all College Board exams including the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and AP Exams. These accommodations stay in effect until one year after high school graduation, so students do not need to reapply for each exam unless they are requesting a different accommodation.

The school's Services for Students with Disabilities coordinator plays a key role in the process by helping students submit their request through the SSD Online system. School officials can ensure documentation is complete and properly formatted, which helps streamline the review process and increases the likelihood of timely approval.

No, a diagnosis alone does not automatically grant accommodations. Students must show that the disability has a demonstrable impact on their ability to take the SAT as typically administered. The requested accommodation must be directly tied to addressing the specific functional limitations caused by the disability.