Why Offer the SAT?
SAT School Day provides a summative, college-reportable measure of readiness while expanding access to college and career opportunities for more students.
The Value of a Connected Readiness System
The SAT serves as the culminating measure in a connected readiness system designed to track and support student progress over time. When paired with earlier assessments, the SAT helps schools and districts evaluate readiness sequentially, validate instructional impact, inform districtwide planning, and align supports to meet student needs.
SAT School Day: Access That Drives Outcomes
By administering the SAT during the school day, educators help ensure every student can open doors to their future.
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5 Reasons to Offer SAT School Day
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Expanding Access with SAT School Day
Hear from district leaders who share how offering SAT School Day has expanded participation, supported instruction, and widened pathways to college and scholarship opportunities for students. Watch this 30-minute webinar to learn how administering the SAT on a school day benefits both students and educators.
OFFICIAL SAT PRACTICE
Free Access to Practice Resources
The SAT provides students and educators with world-class, no-cost practice resources, including eight full-length digital practice tests, robust student and educator question banks aligned to state standards, and Official SAT Prep on Khan Academy®. Students can also participate in free peer-to-peer SAT tutoring through Schoolhouse.world. Educators can also leverage the Question of the Day and SAT Skills Standards in Google Classroom to connect lesson plans and assignments to core knowledge and skills the SAT measures, helping students prepare for test day as a regular part of instruction.
Equipping Students for Success
Completing full-length practice tests in Bluebook is associated with higher SAT scores—students who completed one, two, or three or more full-length digital practice tests scored approximately 25, 45, and 61 points higher, respectively, than similar students who didn't complete any. Beginning in November 2026, Bluebook practice test data will appear in the K–12 Reporting Portal, giving educators a fuller picture of student progress.
Coming in 2027: Science Score
To provide students a meaningful signal of their readiness for further learning and work in science, starting in spring 2027, the SAT will report a science cross-test score drawn from reading, writing, and math questions already on the test. This score measures students’ demonstrated achievement of key science practices and the mathematical skills that science demands. No additional testing time or optional sections required.
Empowering Students with More Than a Score
The SAT enables students to drive their postsecondary planning on their terms. Students (13+) who take the SAT during the school day can view their scores and career insights based on their academic strengths and access personalized college and career guidance in the BigFuture School mobile app. Where available, students can also opt in to Connections™ to discover nonprofit colleges, scholarship providers, and government agencies administering education programs and match with institutions that reflect their interests and are actively looking for students like them. These tools are optional and secure, allowing students to choose when and whether to share their information. (Not available in New York)
Support All Students' College and Career Journey
Aligned to state standards, the SAT provides insights and resources educators and students trust. Bringing together unmatched flexibility, operational efficiency and stability, and industry-leading accessibility, it sets the bar for digital assessment delivery.
Other Ways to Offer the SAT
Consider becoming a weekend test center to provide an additional way to bring the SAT to your school community.
More Insight. Greater Value.
The SAT, when used in conjunction with PSAT assessments, completes a districtwide readiness strategy. For greater value, the more SAT Suite assessments you adopt, the lower your cost per student. Districts that pair SAT School Day with PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 and the PSAT 8/9 receive progressively lower per-test costs, preferred pricing on Khan Academy® Districts, and additional savings when adding a fourth assessment.
SAT School Day Educator Resources
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Flyer: The SAT: Measure Readiness, Increase Insight, Expand Opportunity
The SAT, widely known as a college admission test, is also a powerful tool that helps schools and districts measure college and career readiness, expand access to postsecondary opportunities, and connect assessment results to actionable planning resources for students and educators.
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Flyer: Why More Schools and Districts Choose the SAT
While the SAT and ACT are both rigorous, research-based exams widely accepted by colleges and universities, the tests have important differences.
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Flyer: Unlock the Full Power of the SAT Suite
Most assessments provide isolated snapshots. The SAT Suite of Assessments provides a connected growth strategy. When implemented as a multiyear approach, the SAT Suite transforms assessment from a one-time event into a coherent readiness system.
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Test Dates and Deadlines
Here, you’ll find key dates for testing, including ordering, registration, training, access, and readiness dates.
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White Paper: A New Approach to Testing
Learn how states, districts, and schools are using SAT results to set students up for postsecondary success.
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Flyer: Powering Career Possibilities Through College Board Programs
How can students be motivated to gain the skills they need to succeed after high school? Learn how College Board programs help students navigate career options and accelerate their entry toward postsecondary choices.
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Flyer for Families: Why More Students Choose the SAT
The SAT and the ACT are both widely accepted by colleges and universities. However, they offer very different testing experiences. For many students, the SAT provides a more focused and user-friendly option.
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Flyer for Families: The SAT Is More Than a Score
The SAT is a trusted, research-based measure of the core skills that matter most for any path after high school. It helps students identify their strengths and areas for growth, explore college and career opportunities, and improve readiness for their next steps.
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Guía para Familias: El SAT es más que una calificación
El SAT empodera a los estudiantes para que se adueñen de su futuro y exploren oportunidades que se alineen con sus objetivos después de la escuela secundaria.
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