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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Extra Time for the SAT - Eligibility Form - Kweller Prep

I want to make something extremely clear to all of you reading this. If you suffer from any learning impairment or disability that will affect your performance on the SAT or similar standardized tests, PLEASE do not be embarrased to get help. Do not be shy about getting help to get more time for these tests.

You may qualify for double time or even unlimited time to complete this test. ADD, ADHD, or the like is nothing to be ashamed of.

Please contact us at Kweller Prep is you need professional assistance organizing all these forms. We assist a limited number of students each year, depending on our staff's availability.

Call 1(800) 631-1757


 http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/ssd/sample_eligibility_form.pdf

LAST NAME (Family Name) - first 15 letters FIRST NAME - first 12 letters M.I.

NAME
(REQ’D FIELD)
Enter your legal name, including hyphens, apostrophes and spaces.
Omit suffixes such as Jr. or III.
2
5
6

Female Male

DATE OF BIRTH
(REQ’D FIELD)
POSTAL CODE

(Outside U.S. only)

COUNTRY CODE
(Outside U.S., U.S. territories, and Puerto Rico only)
SEX
(REQ’D FIELD)

Month Day Year

Student Eligibility Form

Student’s Signature: Parent/Guardian’s Signature: Parent/Guardian’s Name:

REQUESTED ACCOMMODATIONS
Indicate the accommodations that are being requested for the College Board tests below. Do not list accommodations that are not
needed for College Board tests, even if included in the IEP or 504 Plan. For assistance in filling out this section, and for additional information regarding specific accommodations,
refer to the guidance and definitions provided in the “Instructions for Completing the Student Eligibility Form,” or online at www.collegeboard.org/ssd.

For
parents and students to directly request accommodations on College Board Tests based on Disability (SAT®,
SAT Subject Tests®, Advanced Placement Program® Exams, PSAT/NMSQT®
). All requests must be accompanied
by documentation
. Do not staple anything to this form. Use black or blue ink to print information in the boxes and
to fill in the ovals. If you make a mistake, small amounts of white correction fluid may be used. Please print clearly
in capital letters.
Do not use a pencil. Complete both sides of this form. Mail completed form to the College Board
in the envelope provided. (Copies or faxes cannot be processed.)

12
13
4
7
8

MAILING ADDRESS
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
SCHOOL YOU ATTEND

City
Line 1 (Street address or P.O. Box)
Line 2 (Apartment number if applicable)
State ZIP Code Home Telephone

( )

(REQ’D FIELD)

School Name:
Street Address:
(Not P.O. Box)
City: State:

STUDENT AGREEMENT:
I have read the College Board’s “Instructions for Completing the Student Eligibility Form” and wish to apply for testing accommodations on College Board tests based on disability. When
sections of the form are completed and signed by an official of the school identified in section 17 of the form, I authorize the school: to release to the College Board copies of my records that document the existence of my disability
and need for testing accommodations; to release any other information in the school’s custody that the College Board requests for the purpose of determining my eligibility for testing accommodations on College Board tests;
and to discuss my disability and accommodation needs with the College Board. I also grant the College Board permission to receive and review my records, and to discuss my disability and needs with school personnel and
other professionals. I agree to the conditions set forth in these Instructions and in the student bulletins for the SAT, AP
®, and PSAT/NMSQT Programs. I attest that all information I have provided on this form is true and accurate.
If your mailing address is outside the U.S. and you have a postal
code, fill in this oval and print your code in the space above.
Fill in the country code from the list in the “SAT Paper
Registration Guide” available in your guidance office or online
at www.collegeboard.org (go to SAT registration section).

COLLEGE BOARD
HIGH SCHOOL CODE

Find your school code online at

sat.collegeboard.org
or ask your
school counselor. Entering a HS code
authorizes us to send a score report
to your school. Students schooled at
home: enter 970000. Enter 935000 if
no longer in school.

9 10
EXPECTED
HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATION DATE
DATE OF NEXT
INTENDED COLLEGE
BOARD TEST

11

PSAT/NMSQT
AP
SAT or SAT Subject
Month Year
Month Year
+100%*

(Double-time)

+50%

(Time and 1/2)

Greater than +100%*
a. Reading Time needed: + %
b. Written language expression Time needed: + %
c. Mathematical calculations Time needed: + %
d. Listening (Foreign language and music tests only) Time needed: + %
e. Speaking (Foreign language tests only) Time needed: + %

3

1. Extended Time

Indicate the amount of extended time requested for each test or section type. If requesting more extended time than currently
provided and used in school, you must indicate this. If you are not requesting extended time for a particular test type, leave that
section blank.

2. Breaks

Break time does not count toward testing
time (clock is “stopped”). If a configuration
not listed below is required, complete
item 6, “Other Assistance.”
Extra Breaks (between each section)
Extended Breaks (twice the length of
standard breaks)

3. Visual Assistance
If a required format is not listed below, complete item 6, “Other Assistance.”
Large print test book (14 point) Braille test (text, graphs, figures)* Magnifier Braille Writer *
Large print test book (20 point)* Magnifying machine* Enlarged (large-block) answer sheet (no “bubbles”/not scanned)

4. Auditory Assistance
(Do not choose both Reader and Cassette) Reader* Cassette Test* Braille graphs and figures (can be used with Reader or Cassette)*
5. Manual Assistance
(Do not choose both a computer and a writer/scribe)
Computer (word processor) for essays* (Note: Spell-check/grammar check are disabled)
Enlarged (large-block) answer sheet (no “bubbles”/not scanned) Writer/scribe to record dictated responses*

6. Other Assistance

Small group testing Permission for medication/food/drinks during test
Preferential seating (Specify: ) Written copy of oral instructions
Other (Specify: )

*
Accommodation requires School Testing for SAT tests. National Test Centers do not offer these accommodations.
NOT FOR OFFICIAL USE

6-digit High
School Code

87701-004633 • UNLPDF811

761222

Month Year

16
17
15
14

DISABILITY

What is the diagnosed disability? (Note all that apply)
LD (e.g., dyslexia, visual/auditory/language processing) Visual (specify):
Visual acuity:
(Measurements are: With correction Without correction)
ADHD Visual Field:
Hearing Physical (specify):
Autism (Not Asperger’s) Other impairment (specify):
(If this is the only disability)

ACCOMMODATIONS REQUESTED IN SECTION 13 PROVIDED AND USED ON SCHOOL TESTS (Must be completed)

All accommodations requested in section 13 have been provided and used on school tests for the past four school months and are included on the current IEP, 504 Plan or
Formal Written Plan/Program.
Some or all accommodations requested in section 13 have NOT been provided and used on school tests for the past four school months or are not included on the current
IEP, 504 Plan or Formal Written Plan/Program. In the box below, list the accommodations that are being requested that have not been provided, used, or included in
a school plan.

DOCUMENTATION

1. Formal Education Plan/Program Verification

a. Indicate the current school-generated formal education plan/program that is approved. (To be current, the plan/program
must be valid for the current school year.)
Current IEP No current formal plan is in place
Current 504 Plan Student has been declassified
Current Formal Written Plan/Program
b. What is the date the FIRST plan/program was approved (even if created at another school)?
(If there is no formal plan or the date is unknown, see “Instructions for Completing the Student Eligibility Form.”)
c. Indicate whether the date entered in response to 1.b. (date of first school plan) was more than 4 school months ago or less than 4 school months ago.
More than 4 school months ago Less than 4 school months ago

2. Evaluation Testing Verification

Additional assistance and references are provided in the “Instructions for Completing the Student Eligibility Form,” or online at www.collegeboard.org/ssd.
a. Is the testing to support the need for accommodation/s current? (Note: For academic testing, within 5 years; for psychiatric disabilities,
the annual evaluation update must be within 1 year; for visual, within 2 years; for physical/medical, within 1 year from the time of request.)
Yes No Does not apply (only for certain physical/visual conditions):
If yes, indicate date of most recent evaluation see instructions
(write in mm/dd/yy)
b. Indicate the most recent standardized tests used to document the existence of the disability and the need for accommodation/s.
(See “Instructions for Completing the Student Eligibility Form” for examples.)
Cognitive Ability Test (Test Name: )
Academic Achievement Test (Test Name: )
Documentation includes results from BOTH a cognitive ability and academic achievement test noted above.
Documentation does not include results from BOTH a cognitive ability and academic achievement test noted above.
Does not apply (only for certain physical/visual conditions). See “Instructions for Completing the Student Eligibility Form.”
Examiner’s name and title
Area of certification/license Date of evaluation

CONFIRMING INFORMATION AND SIGNATURE

PARENTS: LEAVE THIS SECTION BLANK.
SCHOOLS: If form is submitted by school, this section must be completed by school’s SSD coordinator or official school representative.

I verify that I have read the “Instructions for Completing the Student Eligibility Form” and that the accommodations requested above, unless
otherwise indicated in section 14, are provided and used on school-based tests, and that all the information provided is true and accurate.

Name:
Title:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Signature:
Date:

(Please print.)

© 2011 The College Board. All rights reserved. Advanced Placement Program, AP, College Board, SAT and the acorn
logo are registered trademarks of the College Board. SAT Subject Tests is a trademark owned by the College Board.
PSAT/NMSQT is a trademark of the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

How to get Extra Time for the SAT -- Kweller Prep

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How to Get Extended Time for the SAT

source: www.Collegeboard.com

 

Information about testing with accommodations on the SAT

To take the SAT with testing accommodations, students with disabilities must be approved for accommodations by the College Board’s Services for Students with Disabiltities. See Applying for Accommodations for more information. The following information explains many of the details about accommodations on the SAT.

Once a student is approved by the College Board for accommodations, how can he or she register for the SAT?

When a student requests accommodations for College Board tests, he or she receives an SSD Eligibility Code. The student must use this code when registering for the SAT. If registering by mail, the student should include a copy of the Student Eligibility Letter in the envelope with the SAT registration form. For more information, please visit SAT registration.

Can a student register for the SAT before receiving notification of approval for the requested accommodation?

Yes, the student can register for the SAT by any of the means available. After being approved for accommodations, the student should call the College Board at (609) 771-7137. This contact should be at least two weeks before a test date to have the SAT registration reflect the accommodations that the student will receive. Because it takes time to make appropriate arrangements at a testing site (for example, proctor, space, shipped materials), changes requested less than two weeks before a test date cannot be guaranteed until the next test date.

When will I learn if my student is approved for the requested accommodations?

It takes about five weeks from the date that a complete request for accommodations is submitted to receive a response from the College Board. If a documentation review is required, it takes up to seven weeks from the date that the documentation is complete. Please see Important SSD Dates for more information.

Does a student have to use his or her accommodations on the SAT?

No. The student may register without providing the SSD Eligibility Code that was included in the Student Eligibility Letter. Students who register with their SSD Eligibility Code and thereafter decide that they do not wish to use their accommodation(s) must submit a signed statement (by a parent or guardian if the student is under 18) stating the decision.

Can a student request additional accommodations or change the current accommodations that are approved by the College Board?

Yes. A student may change the approved accommodations by submitting an Accommodations Change Request Form. See Changing Accommodations.

What is the difference between National Center Testing and School Testing?

Most students—with and without accommodations—take the SAT at National Centers. These sites often are local educational facilities. Some of the accommodations that may be provided at a National Test Center are:
  • 50% extended time
  • 14-point test booklet
  • Large block answer sheet


Some students, including some students testing with accommodations, take the SAT at their school. Some accommodations that may only be provided at the student's school are:
  • 100% extended time
  • A reader
  • A writer
  • A Braille version of the test
  • A computer to record written responses




If my student is approved for accommodations that are provided at a National Test Center, how will he or she know which center to go to?

The student's assigned test center for the date requested can be found on his or her admission ticket.

Is the school testing given on the same day as center testing?

Students who receive school testing most often test at the school they attend. The SAT is given at any time within the four-day period that begins with the Saturday national test date. (Please see SAT Calendar Dates & Fees.) The SSD Coordinator at the testing school determines the specific date, start time, and the location within the school, and then notifies the students.

How will I know which students are taking the SAT at my school?

A few weeks before each test date, the SSD Coordinator will receive a roster of all School Testing students who are registered for the SAT. The report also provides a list of each student's approved accommodations. SSD Coordinators should ensure that the information is correct.
Immediately before the test date, the SSD Coordinator will receive a Nonstandard Administration Report (NAR), with students' names and SSD Eligibility Codes pre-entered. This will be the final roster showing all of the students who are approved for school-based testing. This roster has to be returned with the answer sheets after the completion of the testing.

What is the best time to give the SAT at my school?

It is best to begin the test as early in the four-day period as possible so that you can return the answer sheets promptly and allow for timely reporting of the students' scores. It also is advisable to test all students on the same day.

How long will the SAT be with 50% or with 100% extended time?

SAT

The variable section has been eliminated for extended-time students. For 50% extended time, the test will be 5 hours, with 11 minutes of breaks: a 5-minute break after sections 2 and 6 and a 1-minute break after section 4. Students with 50% extended time are allowed:
  • 38 minutes for a standard 25-minute section
  • 30 minutes for a standard 20-minute section
  • 15 minutes for a standard 10-minute section


For 100% extended time, the test will be 6 hours and 40 minutes, with two 5-minute breaks (after section 2 on the first day and after section 6 on the second day). Students with 100% extended time are allowed:
  • 50 minutes for a standard 25-minute section
  • 40 minutes for a standard 20-minute section
  • 20 minutes for a standard 10-minute section


SAT Subject Tests™

  • Students with 100% extended time are allowed 2 hours for each standard one-hour test.
  • Students with 50% extended time are allowed 1 1/2 hours for each standard one-hour test.

What is the procedure for testing students approved for 100% extended time?

All 100% extended-time students who are taking the SAT will be tested over two days. Only those students eligible for 100% extended time who are taking the SAT Reasoning Test can continue the test on the second day.
  • Day 1—Complete ID information and test sections 1–4. Lock test materials in a secure area overnight.
  • Day 2—Complete test sections 5–9. Be sure to give each student the same book and answer sheet they used on the first day.
  • Begin testing all School-Testing students on any day within the window (i.e., Saturday, Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday).
  • Complete testing on the next consecutive day within the window whenever possible. If necessary, the second day of testing may occur on Wednesday.



How many breaks will students approved for 50% extended time receive on the SAT and will they be allowed to eat during these breaks?

Students testing with 50% extended time will be testing for about 25 minutes longer than they did when taking the earlier, shorter SAT. Each break for extended-time students will take place after an hour and 15 minutes of testing. Students are welcome to bring nourishing, filling snacks for the two 5-minute breaks.

What are the guidelines for snacks during the SAT?

Snacks may be consumed during breaks, but generally they are not permitted to be eaten in the testing room. However, students with a medical need may request permission to eat or drink during the test as an accommodation.

What is section timing?

Students will be timed separately on each SAT section or Subject Test. Students must be given their full approved time on each section or subject, even if they stop work before time is called. They may not move to the next section or subject until all time has elapsed.