Students approved for extended time are also provided extra breaks in between test sections.Students will now have access to several languages of instruction, word-to-word bilingual glossaries, extended testing time (time and a half) and reduced-distraction rooms.English language learners taking state-funded SAT tests during school will have access to more accommodations with the changes.More Support for English Language Learners The vast majority of students approved for and using accommodations at their school will have the same accommodations automatically approved to take the SAT, PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT Subject Tests and AP exams.A big reason for new test procedures is to simplify and cut down approval processing time and give more responsibility and trust to individual school staff who know their students’ needs best.“No” to any of the questions will not warrant an absolute rejection from College Board but will require the individual to provide more information for decision to be made.If both questions can be answered with “yes,” the student is eligible and can be approved to receive most accommodations on College Board exams.“Under this new policy, school testing accommodation coordinators need to answer only two questions when submitting most requests for students: ‘Is the requested accommodation(s) in the student’s plan?’ and ‘Has the student used the accommodation(s) for school testing?’” Students with learning disabilities will now find it easier to obtain separate rooms, extra time, and further accommodations. The rigorous process many students and school systems once endured has been simplified.

In January 2017, the College Board implemented its newer, friendlier approach to students who need accommodations for the SAT. If you’re a dyslexic student preparing for the SAT, there are a lot of accommodations and resources available to help you prepare.

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