Students with a documented learning disability or ADHD have the opportunity to receive accommodations on both the SAT and the ACT. If you have a student who is interested in pursuing accommodations, there are a few things that you should know. First, it is important to have documentation of your student’s disability that has been completed within the last 3-5 years. The documentation must be from a professional who is qualified to diagnose a learning disability or ADHD. Both College Board and ACT have specific tests that they require as part of the documentation, so be sure to check with the professional that is providing your documentation that they administer those specific tests. Next, it is important to show that your student has been receiving accommodations (specifically the ones you are requesting for the test) and has been using them on a regular basis for some time. An IEP or 504 plan will show what accommodations have been offered. Finally, it is important to check the College Board and ACT websites for specific deadlines for submitting your request for accommodations. They are typically several weeks prior to regular registration so you want to be sure you have all of your paperwork in order.