Triple the students now get extra SAT time because of disability ‘cheaters’ —and parents are paying for it
The number of students receiving extra time on standardized tests like the SAT has significantly increased, raising concerns among parents about potential abuse of the system. Many affluent families are reportedly spending large sums to secure accommodations through questionable medical diagnoses. This trend has sparked a debate about fairness and accessibility in college admissions testing.
- ▪The percentage of students receiving extra time on the SAT rose from 2% in 2016 to 6.7% in 2025.
- ▪Parents are frustrated that some students are obtaining accommodations through dubious means, with costs reaching up to $10,000.
- ▪Affluent areas tend to have higher rates of students receiving extra time, leading to accusations of cheating.
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US News Triple the students now get extra SAT time because of disability ‘cheaters’ —and parents are paying for it By Alex Oliveira Published May 19, 2026, 5:05 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The number of high schoolers who are getting extra time on college exams has more than tripled in the last decade — and parents are fuming that “cheaters” are doling out up to $10,000 to secure accommodations for their kids through dodgy medical diagnoses. About 6.7% of students sitting the SAT in 2025 were given extra time on the standardized test — up from 2% a decade ago in 2016, according to test administer College Board.
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