Accessibility Support for Graduate, Professional, and Licensing Exams
Accommodation Support for Standardized Exams
Applying for accommodations on standardized tests can be a daunting task, and oftentimes information is overwhelming and confusing. In an effort to help disabled students in the process of requesting accommodations for these exams, we have gathered information about each exam below in one place. The information in this list below is not exhaustive; however, it is a synopsis of students' FAQs about these exams. If you have additional questions about accommodations for standardized tests, or are looking for assistance connecting with other SBAS students who have previously completed the accommodations process for one of the exams below, reach out to your assigned Access Consultant.
Graduate & Professional Program Standardized Tests
Dental Admissions Test (DAT)
Accommodation Decision Timeline: None Specified
Documentation Recency: Within the past 5 years
Contact Information: testingaccommodations@ada.org
Sara Bea Accommodation Letter Required: Yes
Submission Style: Email
DAT Information & Request Form
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
Accommodation Decision Timeline: Decisions published 26-30 days after submission
Documentation Recency: None Specified
Contact Information: testingaccommodations@gmac.com
Sara Bea Accommodation Letter Required: No
Submission Style: Online Submission
GMAT Request FormGMAT Accommodations Guide
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Accommodation Decision Timeline: Decisions published 6 weeks after submission
Documentation Recency: None Specified
Contact Information: disability.reg@ets.org
Sara Bea Accommodation Letter Required: Yes
Submission Style: Online Submission Preferred, Email or Mail
GRE Accommodations Request FormAdditional Information
Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)
Accommodation Decision Timeline: None specified, generally weeks after submission deadline
Documentation Recency: Within 5 years for mental or cognitive disabilities, beyond the age of 13 all other diagnoses
Contact Information: accom@LSAC.org
Sara Bea Accommodation Letter Required: Yes
Submission Style: Online Submission or Mail
LSAT Accommodations InformationTesting DatesCandidate FormQualified Professional Form Documentation Requirements
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
Accommodation Decision Timeline: 60 days, additional 30 days for subsiquent requests
Documentation Recency: Varies depending upon diagnosis
Contact Information: accommodations@aamc.org
Sara Bea Accommodation Letter Required: Yes
Submission Style: Online Submission Preferred or Mail
Guidelines on EvaluationsGuidelinesTypes of ApplicationsImportant DatesGeneral MCAT Accommodations Information
Optometry Admission Test (OAT)
Accommodation Decision Timeline: None Specified
Documentation Recency: Within the past 5 years
Contact Information: testingaccommodations@ada.org
Sara Bea Accommodation Letter Required: Yes
Submission Style: Email
Professional Licensing Exams
Bar Exam
The American Bar Association offers accommodations based on individual state laws and guidelines. This directory provides information about the process for seeking bar examination accommodations for each state, including links to forms, deadlines, and additional information about the bar application process, and sample cases. Please note that this directory is for informational purposes only and is a reference point. To confirm rules, procedures, or regulations, please contact the appropriate entity.
Accommodation Directory By State
General Licensing Exams
Pending your field of study or vocation, licensing exams may be required. If you intend to request accommodations for these exams, it is recommended that you allocate ample time prior to testing to obtain proper documentation, complete necessary forms, and contact your licensing agency to ensure your application is submitted correctly. Below are general resources on reasonable testing accommodations in compliance with federal law.
ADA Guidance on Testing AccommodationsJob Accomodation Network FAQs
