The SAT

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Introduction

• The SAT is the nations most respected college
  entrance exam.

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History and Background

• The SAT was developed almost a century ago as a
  tool to democratize access to college for all
  students.

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Access and Equity

• The SAT Fee-Waiver Service continues to reach
  more students than ever before.

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SAT Security EnhancementsConsiderations
Integrity Access Scalability
Appropriate identification requirements and controls to maintain the integrity of the test administration and the validity of scores Impose no undue burden on students, educators or test center staff Flexible and simple enough that it can be successfully implemented across all test administrations worldwide
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SAT Security Enhancements New Procedures
Student Photo Test Day Changes Score Reporting Registration Data
Photo is submitted with registration and integrated into the Admission Ticket Changes to center, test type or date can no longer be made on test day Standby (or walk-in) testing is no longer permitted Attending high school code is required at registration Scores are automatically sent to the specified school Registration records, including photos, provide a valuable tool in cases of score validity questions
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A Pathway to PerformanceCollege and Career
Readiness Expectations for All Students

• Three integrated assessments one powerful tool
• The College Boards College and Career Readiness
  Pathway is a series of integrated assessments
  that measures college and career readiness from
  the 8th through the 12th grades .

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What the SAT Measures

• SAT questions represent high school curricula,
  testing students skills in Geometry, Grammar,
  Algebra and Critical Reading.
• Educators review every SAT question for relevance
  and coherence

• Critical thinking skills measured in the SAT are
  21st-century skills that will help students
  succeed in college.

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The Structure of the SAT

• The SAT contains 10 sections, beginning with a
  25-minute essay.
• The test is 3 hours and 45 minutes long, allowing
  for more time per question than other tests.
• Sections are no longer than 25 minutes with no
  more than 50 minutes between breaks.

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When to Test

• Most students benefit from taking the SAT twice
  once in the spring of their junior year and again
  in the fall of their senior year.

Most students benefit from taking the SAT twice
once in the spring of their junior year, and
again in the fall of senior year.
Most students benefit from taking the SAT twice
once in the spring of their junior year, and
again in the fall of senior year.
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Getting Ready for the SAT

• Take rigorous courses, such as AP
• Study hard
• Read and Write extensively
• Take the PSAT/NMSQT
• Take Free SAT practice tests

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About the SAT Subject Tests
Hour-long, content-based tests that allow
students to showcase achievement in specific
subject areas differentiate themselves for
college admissions

• Key Facts
• One hour in length take up to three in one
  sitting
• Generally given 6 times per year, may vary
  depending on test
• Two fee waivers available to qualifying students
  in grades 9 through 12
• 200- to 800-point score scale

Eight Subject Tests assess subject knowledge in
literature, mathematics, history and the
sciences. 
Math Level 1 U.S. History Biology E/M Literature
Math Level 2 World History Chemistry
Physics

• 12 language tests six with a listening component

Spanish Modern Hebrew Chinese w/ Listening
French Latin Japanese w/ Listening
German Spanish w/ Listening Korean w/ Listening
Italian French w/ Listening German w/ Listening
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More Than Just a Test

• College Search The Webs most comprehensive
  database of college profiles, which can help
  students find the right fit.
• Student Search Service (SSS) Connects Colleges
  and Universities to students
• My College QuickStartA college and career
  planning resource powered by PSAT/NMSQT results.
• BigFutureTM New web site for step-by-step guide
  to college planning.

• As a program of the College Board, the SAT
  includes access to many academic and college
  planning resources, including

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BigFuture
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SSS New Web Portal for Students and Families

• A new website that gives students and parents
  information about Student Search Service SSS

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Thank you!!!

• The SAT is a useful tool for colleges to get to
  know each student. It is rigorously developed to
  be a fair test for all students, and it is a good
  predictor of first-year college GPA and beyond.

For more information, visit the SAT Counselor
Resource Center satresourcecenter.collegeboard.or
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