Getting Accommodations for the ACT for Homeschoolers
A lot is riding on the ACT, especially for homeschoolers where the test can often receive more weight than your GPA. Yet for students with special needs, there is an additional challenge of getting accommodations for the ACT without the assistance of a traditional guidance counselor. Here are the steps you need to go through:
1. Have the Correct Documentation
You will need a valid, current Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan (504 Plan), or documentation that specifies a "professionally diagnosed physical or mental impairment that substanially limits one or more major life activities" and "requests allowable accomodations that are appropriate and reasonable for the documented disability" (from ACT guidelines, see here for full text).
If you do NOT have an IEP or 504 you will need to submit the ACT Exceptions Statement Form.
Accommodations are also typically provided if a student has past IEP or Section 504 Plan, even if expired, especially if the...