Learning Disabilities and

Post-Secondary High Stakes Testing (GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc.)

 

As a student with a disability completes college and considers going on to graduate work, there are often tests that have to be taken as part of the admittance process. It is important to know that the requirements for these testing agencies vary. They often require about 6-8 week’s notice prior to taking the exam and often have slightly different requirements for both the documentation and the process to request. 

In my experience, it is very helpful to have had accommodations in the past (and it is usually best to have used them in the college experience) and to have documentation that is about 3-5 years old; although this depends on the nature of the disability and the individual testing agency. 

If you are needing to update your testing prior to taking these tests, it will be helpful to your evaluator to know what the specific agency is looking for in the way of tests, report formats, and what they may need to sign in addition to their testing report. The following links can help navigate the accommodation request process for each of the commonly taken post-graduate tests (current June 2019).

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• The LSAT: https://www.lsac.org/lsat/lsac-policy-accommodations-test-takers-disabilities

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• The GRE: https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/register/disabilities

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• The MCAT: https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/taking-mcat-exam/mcat-exam-accommodations/

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• The DAT: https://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Education%20and%20Careers/Files/2019_DAT_Guide.pdf?la=en        (See page 17 for Accommodation information)

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• The GMAT: https://www.gmac.com/reach-and-recruit-students/prepare-candidates-for-the-exam-classroom/accomodations-for-test-takers-with-disabilities

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• The PRAXIS: https://www.ets.org/praxis/register/disabilities/?WT.ac=praxishome_praxisregisterdisabilities_180911

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