SAT DAY 2015
Information for our Parents:
On Wednesday, October 14th our students, grades 8, 9-11 will take PSATs and grade 12 will take SATs. The College
Board's SAT Day program enables our district to create a unique opportunity for all of students (grades 8, 9-12) to take
the PSAT/SAT in their home schools, thereby providing encouragement for all students to pursue a college
education. It also offers improved access and convenience to meet college admission testing requirements.
What is SAT School Day?
Improving access to and equity in the higher education admission process has always been a primary driver of
the College Board’s mission. By fairly assessing the skills students have learned in school and their ability to
apply those skills, the SAT continues to support this mission, while also serving as a valuable tool to help states
and districts foster a college-going culture.
"Administering the SAT on a school day encourages more students to take the test and increases access to college. It also
sends a powerful message of a state’s or a district’s commitment to prepare all students for the next step after high school."
Since the 2009-10 school year, College Board has partnered with states and school districts to administer the
SAT during the school day, making it possible to reach all students and particularly students who are
underserved. The SAT is offered to students on a school day in both the fall and spring of the academic year,
increasing the number of annual SAT administrations from seven to ten.
Since 2009, over 170,000 students have taken the SAT during a school day. During the 2013-14 school year,
over 70 districts across 16 states participated in our SAT School Day program.
Benefits to our Students:
The SAT School Day benefits students in many ways:
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Testing on a weekday does not interfere with work or family obligations scheduled on the weekend.
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Students no longer have to worry about transportation or trying to locate the testing site because they
test in their own schools.
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The SAT on a school day reduces test-day stress because students are in a familiar location with familiar
staff.
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The SAT connects students to free college planning tools that help them learn more about the
application process, access financial aid tools, explore majors, and more.
We are excited for the chance to provide for our district and provide opportunity and access for all.