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Straight answers on testing accommodations.

No jargon, no guessing — practical explainers on how SAT/ACT accommodations actually work, written for parents navigating this for the first time.

Testing Accommodations

Do You Need an IEP or 504 to Get SAT or ACT Accommodations?

No — SAT and ACT accommodations run through the ADA, not IDEA. Here's where the confusion comes from and what actually qualifies a student.

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ACT Accommodations

How to Get Extended Time on the ACT Without a Prior Diagnosis

A step-by-step look at how extended-time requests actually get approved, and what to do if you're starting from zero documentation.

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SAT / College Board

College Board SSD Documentation Requirements, Explained

What the SSD office actually looks for in an evaluation report — and why "good enough for school" isn't always good enough for SSD.

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