SAT/LSAT

Conditions such as learning disabilities or ADHD interfere in a student’s ability to successfully navigate their academic curriculums. Fortunately, the federal government, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, has made provisions to protect these students. In addition, the Educational Testing Service acknowledges that once a person is diagnosed as having a qualified learning disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act the disability is normally viewed as life-long.

As such, individuals with such disabilities may qualify for extended time and/or other accommodations when taking the SAT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT, and MCAT, as well as the Bar Exam.

In order to qualify for such accommodations, like extended time, extensive testing demonstrating the student’s cognitive potential along with clearly identifying the impact of a student’s disability upon a variety of performance measures must be presented. However, not everyone with a genuine disability is eligible for extended time. The disability has to impact specified aspects of functioning.

It is crucial that the student be evaluated by a trained psychologist, particularly one with specialized training in neuropsychology.

The Neuropsychological Institute of South Florida, PA assists students, when appropriate, obtain such accommodations on the SATs and other standardized testing.