Requesting Accommodations for National Exams

Accommodations for national exams differ significantly from those offered on state assessments or in classroom settings. It is the responsibility of families to begin the accommodations request process, which differs depending on the testing organization, ACT or The College Board (which oversees the PSAT, SAT, and AP Exams). 

ACT Accommodations:

When registering for the ACT exam, you must indicate the need for accommodations during the registration process for a specific test date. After registering, you’ll receive an email with instructions to take additional steps, including sending the email, along with a completed ACT Consent Form, to your school official.

For more details, please visit the ACT Accommodations website.

College Board Accommodations (PSAT, SAT, AP)

To request accommodations for national exams, students must meet one of the following criteria:

• Have a documented disability with a current 504 plan or IEP, and regularly use the requested accommodations on classroom assessments. **For example if you are requesting 100% extra time and only have 50%  extra time as an approved accommodation, then College Board will deny your request.  
  
  

• Be identified as an English Learner (EL) according to state and federal guidelines.
  Note: EL supports are only available for the PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, and SAT School Day. Click here for more information.
  
  

**Please keep in mind that accommodation requests for College Board exams can take several weeks to process, so it's important to start early.

Accommodation Request Deadlines:

• Fall PSAT School Day - August 25, 2025

• Spring SAT School Day - January 12, 2026

• AP Exams - January 16, 2026 

Before submitting a request for College Board accommodations, review the information at the links below carefully:

• Accommodations on College Board Exams

• Who is Eligible?

• Available Accommodations

• How Accommodations Work for Each Test

• How Students Can Practice

• Advice for Students and Families

To request accommodations for College Board exams, follow these steps:

• Download and complete the Parent Consent form and complete the College Board Request google form:

  1. Parent Consent Form 

  2. College Board Request Form for Accommodations 

• Submit the completed form to Mrs. Solis in room 204 or email them to:  charissa.solis@southlakecarroll.edu

• After submission, your request will be sent to the College Board. You will receive an email directly from the College Board once your request has been reviewed and a decision has been made.

• Once approved, accommodations will apply to all future College Board exams taken during the student’s high school years.