Help is on the Way: A Homeschooler’s Guide to Accommodations

Description

Can struggling learners succeed in college?
Can they even get into college?
Sure, they can. Here’s how.

We know adults who struggled with learning disabilities in school who are successful authors, international entrepreneurs, college professors, and professionals, but that seemed a long way away when our own children were struggling. Imagine our surprise when we found ourselves prepping those same kids for college admissions exams and coursework. It took a ridiculous amount of research to find out how to get the accommodations our sons needed. Now we’re sharing all that information so you don’t have to hunt it down yourself. Learn how to get the documentation you need and how to present it so that your children will get all the help they need to use the gifts God has given them. New Revised Edition includes information about medical disabilities, as well. 86 Pages.

Table of Contents

A Word
A Surprising Place to Be
Isn’t That Cheating?
Diagnosis and Documentation
Developing an Educational Plan
SAT vs ACT vs CLT
Getting Accommodations on the SAT
Eligibility
Requesting Accommodations
What’s Next?
Getting Accommodations on the ACT
Eligibility
Requesting Accommodations
What’s Next?
Getting Accommodations on the CLT
Dealing with Difficult Testing Coordinators
Applying to College or University
And what about scholarships?
The Actual Application Process
To reveal or not?
Before You Decide
Accommodations in College
When Things Don’t Go Well
Better Than You Think
Affording All This
Expenses for Diagnosis
Expenses for College Admission Exams
College Application Fee Waivers
Financial Aid for College
Looking Forward
Ideal Timeline
Resources
Resources for SAT, PSAT, PSAT 10, and AP Exams
Resources for the ACT Exam
Resources for the CLT Exam
Fee Waiver Resources
Resources for Educational Plans
Possible Accommodations
Resources for Applying to College
Financial Help with Diagnostic Testing
Sample Email to School Board Official
Sample Detailed Educational Plan
Sample Simpler Educational Plan
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