I was granted extended time (times 1.5) for tests in high school and for the ACT, but was not accepted for extra time from the College Board. How accommodating is Chicago with regards to granting extended time, and how important would it be to get (do students tend to feel like they don’t have enough time to complete their tests?)
What kind of disability do you have that you need more time in testing? In real world, the society will not give you more time for your performance on the job with many professions. If you cannot overcome your disability, the type of work you can perform will be limited.
UChicago regularly gives extended time on tests. Talk to someone at Student Disability Services if you’re worried about it or want to discuss your specific case.
Chicago is not the friendliest college in this area. When my kid was at accepted students day there a couple of years ago, the people from the admissions office organizing the day (three people who conferred when we asked) had no idea who on campus handled learning disability accommodations. They said they would have to go check, and hours later came up with the name and phone number of someone whose office you couldn’t go visit (according to them). I am know students do get accommodations there. But there are schools that are a lot easier to deal with on that front, too.
I have a 2nd year that has testing accomodations. The disabilities office is wonderful. Very easy process of forms for the student and their Dr to complete. My son sent it in as soon as he made his decision and they had everything in place even for testing during O Week (math and foreign language I think) but I think they changed the process last year to have students do testing online and at test centers at home before O Week so not sure exactly how it would work with that. The disabilities office sends notification to the professors which makes it easier than some schools that make the student notify the professor though they still have to touch base and figure out what works with the course. It’s not a big deal and no one outside of CC will make you feel bad.
I have a 1st year at UC that has testing accommodations. As noted above, the process and the Title IX office were both easy to navigate. In fact, I would say the process was much easier than what we encountered in high school. I would add that our all of our experiences dealing with the administration from admissions, to financial aid, to the busar have demonstrated accessibility, professionalism and concern for the student.