Extended Time
Beginning in Spring 2025, students with extended time (time and one-half, double time, or more) will have the option of moving to the next part of the test before their full extended time expires, once the standard testing time has passed. While students are encouraged to use all of the time that they need and are approved for, they will not be required to stay for their full extended time if they finish testing or are ready to move on sooner. See SSD Updates for more information.
Eligibility
Students should request extended time only if their disability causes them to work more slowly than other students. If a student is usually able to complete classroom tests in the allotted time, or if the student’s inability to complete tests is not related to a disability, then extended time should not be requested.
In some cases, accommodations other than extended time may be more appropriate, such as:
- Students with ADHD may find that the accommodation of a small group setting helps to reduce distractions.
- Students with medical conditions, such as diabetes, may need breaks instead of extended time. Break time does not count as testing time.
- On selected (AP) tests students with fine-motor impairments may need a large-print answer sheet rather than extended time. This answer sheet enables students to mark the response with an "X" instead of requiring them to fill in bubbles. .
Requests May Vary by Section or Test
Students may request extended time accommodations in one or more of the following sections:
- Reading
- Math
- Writing
- Listening
- Speaking
Extended time may not be needed for every section or every test. For instance, a student with a disability impacting math calculations may not need extended time for writing sections.
However, students approved for extended time in reading will be provided extended time for all test sections that require reading.
For the SAT Suite of Assessments, students approved to test with extended time will also receive extra breaks. This applies to the PSAT 8/9, the PSAT/NMSQT, the PSAT 10, and the SAT (but not to AP Exams).