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What You Need to Know about Standardized Testing Accommodations

College Wise

In Collegewise’s work as a tutoring entity, we’ve helped many students with learning differences and families apply for testing accommodations and prepare for the ACT or SAT. It’s not unusual for a Collegewise student and family to consider whether to pursue accommodations, and the process can seem daunting.

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Standardized Testing and Its Role in College Admissions

Top Tier Admissions

In this ever-changing college admissions landscape, the role of standardized testing remains a hot topic (and source of confusion). Understanding how these tests fit into the broader admissions process can help demystify their purpose and highlight strategies you can use to enhance your applications.

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Pros and Cons of Standardized Testing for College Admissions (SAT and ACT)?

Spark Admissions

Debates around standardized testing have been around for as long as standardized test scores have been part of education in the United States. Some argue that students undergo too much testing: by their high schools, by the state, for college admissions, etc.

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How to Navigate SAT Accommodations

SSA Online College Prep

Extended Time Extra/Extended breaks Visual Accommodations Test Taking Settings Recording Responses Documentation of Disability Impact on the SAT How to Apply Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! The first thing to look at is what accommodations are available. An Extended Breaks accommodation lengthens this time.

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Our Experts' Guide to SAT Accommodations

SSA Online College Prep

What is an extended time accommodation ? Do you need to use a computer to write on the test? Do you need to take the test in a different setting than normal ? Do I qualify for an accommodation ? How do I apply for an accommodation ? Extended time refers to extra time given to students to complete the test.

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Should I Take the New Digital SAT?

Spark Admissions

Digital: The biggest change to the traditional SAT, and the source of some of the other changes, is that the new digital SAT will be administered entirely digitally (except for students with accommodations, who can still take a paper-and-pencil version). Should I take the digital SAT? you already have a choice between the SAT and the ACT.

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The New Digital SAT – What It Is and What It Means for College Admissions

Spark Admissions

The past few years have seen an unprecedented number of American colleges and universities suspend or even completely drop their requirement that applicants submit standardized test scores from the SAT or ACT. Moreover, there will continue to be a paper-and-pencil option for students with relevant accommodations.

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