Requesting Alternative Testing Arrangements

Alternative testing arrangements that are reasonable in the context of this test and supported by documentation may be provided for

• examinees with disabilities who would not be able to take the test under standard conditions,
• nursing mothers, and
• individuals for whom the allotted testing time is not enough for completing the test.

All timely and complete alternative testing arrangements requests and accompanying documentation are reviewed on a case-by-case basis upon receipt. In some cases, the submitted documentation may not be sufficient to make a determination regarding the requested alternative testing arrangement(s) or may not support the requested alternative testing arrangement(s). Additional information or diagnostic test results may be needed.

Your request form and supporting documentation will be kept confidential to the extent required by law.

Depending upon the nature of the alternative testing arrangements being requested, candidates may wish to register for individual CASA subtests separately. This allows for the application of any approved alternative testing arrangements at the subtest level. If you have any questions about your registration options based on the alternative testing arrangements you plan to request, please contact us to discuss your request(s).

Procedure for Requesting Alternative Testing Arrangements

Overview

1. Review Required Documentation and collect any necessary documents.
2. Register for the test. Be sure to declare your intent to request alternative testing arrangements during registration.
3. Submit your completed Alternative Testing Arrangements Request Form for CASA IBT and supporting documentation.
4. Check your email for your notification of resolution (usually between 1–3 weeks after your completed request is received).
5. Call the phone number provided in your notification to schedule your test appointment with any approved alternative testing arrangements.

Initial requests for alternative testing arrangements. In all cases, candidates requesting alternative testing arrangements must (a) complete a test registration and submit correct payment, (b) submit a completed Alternative Testing Arrangements Request Form for CASA IBT, and (c) submit any required documentation. Write your name and telephone number on each piece of correspondence you provide.

Subsequent requests for alternative testing arrangements. An Alternative Testing Arrangements Request Form for CASA IBT must be submitted each time you register. The first time that you request alternative testing arrangements, you will need to submit all of the required documentation to support your request for alternative testing arrangements. Evaluation Systems will keep your documentation on file for one year. If you register for subsequent test dates within that year, you only need to submit your completed registration, correct payment, and a completed Alternative Testing Arrangements Request Form for CASA IBT, as long as your condition and the recommended alternative testing arrangements have not changed.

Notification of resolution. When your request for alternative testing arrangements has been resolved, you will be contacted via email regarding the resolution and given important information about scheduling your test appointment.

Please note: You must wait for approval from Evaluation Systems if you wish to test with alternative testing arrangements. If you schedule an appointment and test prior to notification from Evaluation Systems, you will test under standard conditions and the resulting scores will be reported to your designated institution(s). Also, if you fail to follow the instructions provided to you regarding scheduling your appointment with any approved alternative testing arrangements, you will test under standard conditions and the resulting scores will be reported to your designated institution(s).

In some cases, you may be contacted directly to discuss suitable testing arrangements.