Can someone take the sat and act scores if they are in slow learning support classes?
Yes, and they can get testing accommodations like untimed tests, only person in the room, etc. And this doesn’t have to be disclosed to colleges as they can’t discriminate on disabilities per the ADA.
I had a relative that even had a ‘reader’ available to her whose job it was to read out loud anything on the test to her.
https://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/ACT-TestAccommodationsChart.pdf
@BuckeyeMWDSG @theloniusmonk Is the act test and the sat test easy for someone to take if he or she is in slow learning support class ?
Well the tests aren’t easy for people that don’t need learning support, that’s why you see all the test prep that happens, even for those you would consider very good students. That’s why you see people taking the test so many times and spend entire summers studying for the them. However you don’t want to put this amount of stress on students in learning support or are LD. There’s no way to generalize how hard it will be or what sections will be harder since each student is different. The only clue you may have is if the student took any state based standardized tests earlier in middle or elementary school. If the tests are too hard then you can consider test optional schools, also the colleges would need to provide support once admitted if the student has any kind of disability that’s been officially documented (IEP, 504 etc.).
Ok can a slow learner get into college without the sat and the act scores ? @thelonliestmonk
0n the least expensive end, community colleges do not require scores. On the more expensive end, Landmark College and Beacon College are colleges especially for students who need learning support and they don’t require scores. There also are other test optional colleges and some offer learning support like University of Arizona.
Ok thank you @nw2this
Hey guys should I take them or no ?
Where do you want to go to school?
I want to go to pennstate it don’t matter where I go to school at I don’t know should I take the sat and the act because I am in a slow learning support class . @nw2this
You should talk to your guidance counselor. Depending on why you are in slow learning support class, you may qualify for a special testing situation which would make it easier for you. The paperwork for that takes time to process and you wouldn’t want to sign up for the test without it.
Also, each student with an IEP is entitled to a post high school transition plan. You can discuss why college may or may not be the right path for you there.
Ok thank you and I will talk to the testing center to about my question and issues @AroundHere .