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Connecticut

AP Credit and Placement Policy

Nearly three-quarters of all states, including Connecticut, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.  Note: The UConn system is not included in this policy.

AP Funding

Connecticut fully funds AP Exams for all low-income public school students.

SAT Policy

The state offers select, high-needs public school districts, schools, and/or students the option for the following assessment: 

  • PSAT/NMSQT in 11th grade

The state requires public school students to take the following assessment:

  • SAT in 11th/12th grade

Student scores for the SAT are used for state accountability measures.

SAT Funding

The state funds the following assessments for select, high-needs public school districts, schools, and/or students:

  • PSAT/NMSQT in 11th grade

The state funds the following assessment:

  • SAT in 11th/12th grade

SAT Policies and Use by Colleges 

Nearly all colleges in this state consider SAT or ACT scores in admission for students who choose to submit them, and many also use them to award scholarships and place students in appropriate first-year courses.