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    About Accommodations

    College Board considers all requests for accommodations needed by students with documented disabilities. Read about some of the accommodations we provide.

    Extended Time

    Approval to test for longer than the standard testing time, such as time and one-half (+50%).

    Breaks

    Additional breaks or longer breaks than those given during standard test administration.

    Reading and Seeing Accommodations

    A human reader, prerecorded audio (MP3 via streaming), large-print test, magnification device, and braille with raised line drawings.

    Recording Responses

    If a disability impacts the student’s ability to record responses for College Board tests, there are several accommodations available.

    Use of a Four-Function Calculator

    Use of a four-function calculator on test sections that do not normally permit the use of calculators.

    Assistive Technology

    Use of an electronic magnifying machine, screen reader, speech-to-text, electronic or talking calculator, or similar technologies.

    Other Accommodations