School-Day PSAT and SAT

School-Day PSAT and SAT for Seattle Public Schools Students

Seattle Public Schools contracts with the College Board for the school-day PSATPreliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) helps juniors prepare for the SAT and More and SATScholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is the most widely used college admission test More only. The district—as a single entity—does not contract with the College Board for Saturday testing or the ACT.

If a school chooses to serve as a test site and administer the SATScholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is the most widely used college admission test More on a Saturday, they are contracting with the College Board independent of the district. For any issues concerning Saturday testing or rescheduling due to cancellations, please contact the coordinator at your student’s school or the College Board directly. 

Get SAT/PSAT Ready!

• October 12, 2022 will be the school day SATScholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is the most widely used college admission test More for 12th grade and PSATPreliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) helps juniors prepare for the SAT and More/NMSQT for 11th grade.
• SPSSeattle Public Schools More students will be automatically registered for the tests
• Create your free College Board account
• Check out the College Board website for FREE test prep resources
• Contact your high school counselor or academic intervention specialist for additional information
• Review approved calculators for SAT and PSAT – contact your counselor or academic intervention specialist if you need help obtaining a calculator for the test

About the SAT

The Scholastic Assessment Test (SATScholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is the most widely used college admission test More) is the most widely used college admission test in the country. SATScholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is the most widely used college admission test More scores are one tool used to demonstrate student college and career readiness.  

The school-day administration offers these benefits:

• No cost. The school-day test is free for SPSSeattle Public Schools More students.
• Students may also send up to four score reports for free. The school-day test permits students to send score reports to as many as four colleges or scholarship programs.
• Additional pathway to graduation. A qualifying score on the SATScholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is the most widely used college admission test More can be used as a graduation pathway for ELAEnglish language arts is the academic subject of reading and writing. More and/or math. Current qualifying scores are 410 for ELAEnglish language arts is the academic subject of reading and writing. More and 430 for math.

About the PSAT

The (Preliminary SATScholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is the most widely used college admission test More) PSATPreliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) helps juniors prepare for the SAT and More provides valuable feedback on strengths and the skills necessary for college study . Students can then focus their preparation on areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice. The PSATPreliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) helps juniors prepare for the SAT and More measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills and writing skills.

Gives insight on how a performance on an admissions test compares to others applying to college .Helps students prepare for the SATScholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is the most widely used college admission test More. Students will become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions they will see on the SATScholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is the most widely used college admission test More.

Could help juniors qualify for scholarships . The Preliminary SATScholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is the most widely used college admission test More/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATPreliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) helps juniors prepare for the SAT and More/NMSQT) for juniors is a program co-sponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corp. (NMSC).

Fee Waivers and Benefits

Students who qualify for free or reduced price meals (FRL) may be eligible to receive additional benefits from the College Board such as free SATScholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is the most widely used college admission test More tests and unlimited sending of scores. In order to receive these benefits, applicants must check the box on the form for ‘Pre College Exams’ in section number 7 of the free or reduced price meals form and sign.

Supports for Students with Disabilities (SSD)

Accommodations may be available for the PSATPreliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) helps juniors prepare for the SAT and More/SAT for students with documented disabilities in a 504 PlanA legal document that outlines obligated school supports and services needed to More or IEP.  Parents must initiate the request well in advance for accommodations by completing the consent form and submitting it to the school’s SSD coordinator with the necessary documentation.  From that point, the SSD coordinator will make the formal request to the College Board for approval. Any accommodations for testing must be approved first by the College Board.  Accommodations may include extra time, separate setting, or large print booklets. 

Consent Form for Accommodations Request

SAT Supports for English Learners

Supports for students in the English LearnerA student learning English whose primary language is not English More program may be available for the SATScholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is the most widely used college admission test More including translated directions, extra time, and use of an approved bilingual dictionary. Contact your school’s SATScholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is the most widely used college admission test More coordinator for additional information and questions about eligibility.

Approved Dictionaries for SAT

More information

Questions about specific administration details should be directed to the testing coordinator at the student’s school.

Additional information about the PSATPreliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) helps juniors prepare for the SAT and More, the NMSQT, and the SATScholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is the most widely used college admission test More can be found by visiting the College Board website. The College Board website also has practice tests and personalized study options, all free of charge.