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College Considerations for Students with Learning Disabilities

Discovery College Consulting

Testing in the last three years is the recommendation for how recent your evaluation should be and is required for receiving accommodations on the SAT/ACT and at some colleges. Having a record of documented accommodations makes it more likely you will be approved for accommodations on the SAT/ACT, such as extended time or additional breaks.

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10 Key Strategies to Improve Student Retention in Higher Education

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AIM, pictured at the bottom, is an accessible Student Information System designed to facilitate communication between students and faculty, streamline the process of requesting accommodations, and centralize the management of their information. New students, especially freshmen, often struggle with the transition to college life.

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Episode 14: College Accommodations for the Learning-Different Student

Emerging College Consulting

Join Laura Barr and Katie Vahey-Gaebler to learn about securing the right college accommodations for neurodiverse students transitioning from high school.

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The State of Digital Standardized Testing

HelloCollege

The SAT transition was a mess. For any students with accommodations, their exam ended early. The digital test moves to the new format in April, and the paper test will change over in September, providing students a transitional period to adjust to the changes. Though the format is changing, the content is more or less identical.

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Fast-Track Your Career Transition: How Online Accelerated Programs Can Help

Admissions.Blog

Career transitions have become increasingly common as professionals seek to adapt to changing industries, pursue new passions, or enhance their skill sets. Yet, a successful career transition can be challenging and require time, dedication, and often additional education or training.

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The Transition to College: What to Expect

SSA Online College Prep

For many students, college is a rite of passage into the onset of adulthood which ought to be a time of focus on the major life transition. The anxiety about transitioning can add to this as well. Without a support system right away, the transition can feel very isolating. Sleep well.

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First Impressions of Digital SAT

Admissions.Blog

You’ve likely heard that College Board is shifting the SAT to a digital format, and the transition has already begun. Transitioning from a paper-and-pencil test to a fully digital version has been a monumental undertaking for College Board, but several pilot sessions helped them work out the kinks and refine the process,” she said. ”A

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