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College & University Evaluations for Accommodations

Helping students access the support they deserve on the SAT, ACT, GRE, and in college.

Why High School and College Students Need Evaluations

High school and college can be overwhelming when hidden learning differences or ADHD get in the way. For many students, challenges intensify as coursework becomes more demanding, reading loads increase, and timed tests feel impossible. Without proper documentation, requests for accommodations on standardized exams or in college may be denied.

At The Mind Center, we provide gold‑standard evaluations that meet the requirements of testing boards and universities so your child can show their true potential.

Who We Help

  • High school students preparing for SAT, ACT, or AP exams

  • College students needing accommodations for midterms, finals, or online learning

  • Graduate students applying for GRE, LSAT, MCAT, or professional licensing exams

  • Students with ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, or other learning differences needing updated documentation

Common Struggles We See

  • Reading large volumes of text takes hours longer than peers

  • Difficulty finishing exams within allotted time, even when well‑prepared

  • Trouble organizing essays, projects, or research papers

  • Inconsistent performance—strong in class discussions but weaker on timed assignments

  • Heightened stress or anxiety around testing

If these sound familiar, an evaluation can provide the evidence colleges and testing agencies require to approve accommodations.

What Our Evaluation Includes

1) Intake & History Review
We gather background on learning history, prior supports, and current concerns.

2) Tailored Testing Battery (i.e., psycho-educational or comprehensive eval)
Examples of measures we may use:

  • Cognitive/IQ: WAIS (ages 16+) or WISC (up to age 16)

  • Reading, Writing, Math: WIAT

  • Attention/Executive Function: Conners, QbCheck, BRIEF

  • Emotional/Behavioral: BASC, anxiety/depression inventories when relevant

3) Clear Report for Colleges & Testing Boards
Our reports align with ADA/Section 504 standards and detail the functional impact on academic performance and testing.

4) Feedback & Planning Session
We meet with students and parents (if applicable) to review results, answer questions, and outline next steps.

How Results Are Used

  • College Disability Services: Secure accommodations such as extended time, distraction‑reduced setting, note‑taking support, or alternative formats

  • Standardized Exams: Provide documentation to College Board (SAT/AP), ACT, ETS (GRE), LSAC (LSAT), AAMC (MCAT), and others

  • Graduate & Professional Programs: Support applications for testing and classroom accommodations

Our Process & Timeline

  1. Consultation Call → confirm referral question and testing needs

  2. Records & Forms → prior testing, IEP/504, or teacher/professor input

  3. Testing Sessions → usually one to two half‑days

  4. Scoring & Analysis

  5. Report & Feedback → completed within 1-2 weeks, expedited option available.

  6. Documentation Submission → ready for student to submit to schools or testing agencies

After the Evaluation

  • A report that meets legal and institutional guidelines for accommodations

  • Practical strategies for managing coursework and exams

  • Optional consultation with disability services staff or professors

  • Guidance on time management, executive functioning, and self‑advocacy skills

Choose your plan

Psycho-educational

(if you just need IQ, academic scores, and processing speed info)

What’s Included:

  • Testing Session: A virtual or in-person testing session with your child and a matched professional. 

  • IQ Testing: Understand your child's intellectual strengths, processing speed, snapshot of their working memory.

  • Academic Achievement: Assess reading, writing, and math skills.

  • Debrief Meeting: A scheduled debrief meeting to review the test findings and an intervention road map clearly outlined for next steps. 

  • Expert Recommendations and Ready to Implement Strategies: Solid  strategies that you can submit to your child's school/the college board right away so that accommodations can be implemented.

Popular

Comprehensive Evaluation

(if you want IQ, academic scores, processing speed, as well as ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other social-emotional concerns)

What’s Included:

  • IQ Testing: Understand your child's intellectual strengths, processing speed, snapshot of their working memory.

  • Academic Achievement: Assess reading, writing, and math skills.

  • A computerized and/or rating scale assessment to determine the presence of ADHD 

  • Rating scales for anxiety, depression, and other underlying social-emotional concerns.

  • Debrief Meeting: Solid  strategies that you can submit to your child's school/the college board right away so that accommodations can be implemented.

Note: The same intelligence test should not be re-administered within 12 months. If your child has been tested before, please tell us which IQ test and when it was given. Without this information, results from our evaluation may be considered invalid.

Frequently Asked Questions

We know psychoeducational testing might feel overwhelming, but we're here to simplify things and make the process stress-free. Below are some common questions we get from parents just like you—and the answers to put your mind at ease!

  • Colleges and testing agencies require current, comprehensive documentation of a disability to grant accommodations. A detailed evaluation ensures you meet the specific criteria for ADHD, dyslexia, learning disabilities, or other conditions that impact performance.

  • Depending on your profile and diagnosis, you may qualify for:

    • Extended time on exams

    • Extra breaks during testing

    • Use of a computer for essay responses

    • Reduced-distraction testing environments

    • Note-taking support or assistive technology

    • Alternate test formats (e.g., large print, audio)

  • Most colleges and testing boards require testing within the past 3–5 years. For the SAT, ACT, and professional licensing exams, “current” documentation is strictly enforced. If your last evaluation is older, we recommend an updated assessment.

  • Yes. Our evaluations are comprehensive and written to align with the standards required by College Board, ACT, and higher education disability services offices. We include detailed history, test scores, diagnostic impressions, and specific recommendations.


    • Evaluation sessions: Typically 4–6 hours across one or two days.

    • Report completion: About 2 weeks after testing is finished, with expedited option available.
      We encourage you to schedule testing well in advance of deadlines to allow time for processing and submission.

  • Not usually. While schools may accept an IEP or 504 Plan as part of your documentation, most testing boards require a comprehensive evaluation in addition to school records.

  • Testing significantly strengthens your application, but final approval is up to the school or testing board. We provide thorough documentation, but each organization has its own review process and criteria.

  • Yes. Because developmental changes occur, most organizations require updated documentation within the last 3–5 years. Even if your child had an IEP years ago, they’ll need a current evaluation for accommodations in high school, college, or standardized testing.

    • Bring any past evaluations, IEPs, or 504 Plans.

    • Share relevant school records (report cards, standardized test scores).

    • Get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast before the testing day.

      No studying is required—the goal is to see your natural strengths and challenges.

  • Yes. Our reports are written to meet professional and legal documentation requirements. Most universities and testing boards accept them. Still, we recommend checking the specific guidelines of the institution or board you’re applying to—we can tailor our report to fit those requirements.

  • If your request is denied, we can provide additional clarification or supporting documentation. In some cases, the testing agency may ask for further information, and we are available to help with appeals. 

    Please note, one way to avoid being denied is to get a Comprehensive Evaluation. The College Board frequently requires comprehensive testing and are likely to deny screeners and basic psycho-educational evaluations. 

  • Typically, yes for Comprehensive Evaluations. However, the final determination is left up to your insurance carrier. We provide itemized invoices and can guide you on submitting claims for possible reimbursement.

  • We are an out-of-network provider, which means we do not bill insurance directly. You would be responsible for payment at the time of service. That said, many families are able to receive reimbursement but the final determination is left up to your insurance carrier. 

    Families often use Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to cover costs as well.

    For added flexibility, we also offer no-interest payment plans with no impact to your credit.

    Our goal is to make the process as smooth and affordable as possible while still providing high-quality, comprehensive evaluations.

An investment into ADHD TESTING is a no-brainer.

Make your next move the best one yet.

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