Testing Accommodations for SAT, LSAT, MCAT, GRE, AAMC, NMBE, MPRE, Praxis & BAR Exams

TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SAT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, AAMC, NMBE, MPRE, Praxis & BAR Exams

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ADA Testing Accommodations for LSAT, ACT, Bar Exam, MCAT: What Parents and Students Need to Know

If your child or you are preparing for an important exam—whether it’s the SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, Bar Exam, medical licensing test, or a state certification—you may be entitled to testing accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These protections ensure that students and professionals with disabilities can demonstrate their true abilities, not be limited by test conditions.

✅ What Exams Are Covered?

The ADA applies to tests for high school, college, graduate school, professional licensing, and trade certification. Examples include:

• GED, SSAT, ISEE

• SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT

• LSAT, MCAT, Bar Exam, medical licensing exams

• Trade licensing tests (e.g., cosmetology)

✅ What Are Testing Accommodations?

Accommodations change the testing environment so that students with disabilities are fairly assessed. Examples include:

• Extended time

• Quiet or distraction-free rooms

• Large-print or Braille exams

• Screen readers or scribes

• Wheelchair-accessible testing stations

• Permission to take medications during the exam

✅ Who Qualifies?

Any student or adult with a disability that substantially limits a major life activity (like reading, learning, concentrating, or writing) may qualify. A history of good grades does not disqualify someone—many students with ADHD, anxiety, dyslexia, or other conditions still require accommodations. For example, someone who performs well in school, but demonstrates a functional disability could potentially receive LSAT testing accommodations.

✅ What Documentation Is Needed?

Testing entities must keep documentation requests reasonable and limited. Common supporting materials include:

• IEPs or 504 Plans

• Past approved testing accommodations (e.g., SAT to GRE)

• Doctor or psychologist evaluations

• Professional recommendations

• Observations from educators

If you previously had formal accommodations in school, those should typically carry over to standardized exams. Even if you’ve never had formal accommodations, new diagnoses or informal supports (like extra time in class) can still make you eligible.

✅ Key Takeaway for Parents and Students

The ADA ensures that exams measure aptitude and knowledge—not disability-related barriers. If your child or you need extra time, assistive technology, or other supports, testing organizations are legally required to provide them when properly documented.