The Transitioning from High School to College Fact Sheet from the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) covers popular topics such as:

• Help for Students with Learning Disabilities
• When is the best time to start planning the transition?
• How can the student secure accommodations on standardized testing (SAT, ACT, and AP tests)?
• How does the student prepare the documentation and test application when requesting accommodations on standardized tests?
• What services are typically available at college?
• When should the student make contact with the college’s office of support services?
• May students use an IEP or 504 Plan when they attend college?
• What are the most basic accommodations offered by colleges and universities?
• If a student has a language waiver in high school, can he or she also get one in college?
• Should the student disclose a learning disability during the application process?
• What should a student with a learning disability look for in a college?

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