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Choosing between the Digital SAT and the ACT is a significant decision for any student, but it becomes even more critical for students with learning disabilities. Both tests offer accommodations and have unique features that can influence which might be the better option. Here's a detailed comparison to help students and parents make an informed choice.
Read MorePreparing for standardized tests like the SAT and ACT is a daunting task for any student. For those with ADHD, the challenges can be even greater. Fortunately, both the Digital SAT and ACT offer accommodations to help level the playing field.
Read MoreThe SAT and the ACT are stressful tests for all students who plan to go to college. For kids with learning disabilities or other needs, these tests can seem even more difficult to master. Both the SAT and the ACT have policies about testing accommodations, but they can be a little confusing for families to understand. You and your kid may wonder:
Read MoreStandardized tests can be rough for students with learning disabilities, and the thought of rushing through reading comprehension questions based on long passages can be stressful for anyone with dyslexia. For teens who apply to colleges that require SAT scores, there are testing accommodations available for students who qualify, and these accommodations can make the test-taking process a little bit easier. Additionally, teens may want to apply to a few test-optional schools, such as the ones listed on Fairtest.org, so they don’t feel as pressured about their exam scores.
Read MoreIf your student plans to attend an independent or private school, particularly for middle or high school, he or she will need to score well on the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam). This exam is offered nearly every month at participating schools in the city, and students can retake it as many times as they want at six-month intervals. The increased flexibility of the ISEE exams (as compared to the five test dates for the SAT, for example) means that students who want to take the ISEE exam early in the year as practice, and then improve their problem areas later in the year have the freedom to do so.
Read MoreNew York City schools are already challenging to navigate for students with learning disabilities, and even beyond routine schoolwork, there are many different standardized tests that NYC kids have to take. All of these exams can be daunting for students who have learning disabilities
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