If the main purpose of time limits on standardized tests is to establish a level playing field--well, apparently that's not working.
At private schools across the country, the pressure of getting into Ivy League schools looms over both students and their families. Driven by these competitive environments, I have seen more than a few of my classmates flock to specialists with the hopes of being diagnosed with a disorder that would qualify them for extra time on their entrance exams.
Advocates for students with learning disabilities are concerned that this newly publicized round of cheating will lead to tightened access to accommodations,But why is time even an issue? If a student can answer a question correctly, what difference should it make how long she takes to do so?
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