<p>Has anyone had experience requesting that their s/d get extra time on exams, after submitting documentation for processing or other disabilities at HYP? If so, what was your experience? How difficult was it to get these accomodations?</p>
<p>You'll probably get the most useful info by asking students themselves since at the collegiate level -- particularly at places like HPY that treasure their students' independence -- students, not parents would be in charge of arranging such accommodations.</p>
<p>Caltech gives take-home exams.</p>
<p>I know a person at Princeton who needs such arrangements, he seems to not be having a problem.</p>
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<p>However, most of them are still self-timed.</p>
<p>I've heard very good things about Yale's commitment to supporting LD students. I continue to think that phoning the office that provides services for students with disabilities at colleges of interest (some of which may have very detailed info available online) is a good way to go. You don't have to identify yourself or your kid, but can get solid information that goes to your kid's specific needs.</p>
<p>Although I haven't had personal experience with how LD students are treated at Ivies, the universities are known for believing in their students, so I'd be surprised if it would be difficult for an LD student with documentation to get the accommodations that they need.</p>
<p>The hardest thing about getting accommodations at an Ivy is likely to be getting the Ivy admission, something that's next to impossible for anyone to do whether or not they are LD. Consequently, I'd suggest researching the accommodation availability after your student gets an HYP acceptance.</p>