SAT Online A Free SAT Preparation Tool

Why Participate? Georgia students who registered and participated in the program scored :  13 points higher on the critical reading section of the SAT  19 points higher on the mathematics section of the SAT  16 points higher on the writing section of the SAT Would you like a 48 point gain on the SAT? It is FREE!

PSAT Practice Means Higher SAT Scores Class of 2009 – State average-1460 Average SAT score without PSAT 1302 Average SAT score with PSAT as Junior 1386 Average SAT score with PSAT as Sophomore or younger 1439 Average SAT score with PSAT as a Junior and Sophomore or younger

Academic Preparation and the SAT Students who participate in rigorous courses perform at higher levels on the SAT The chart on the next page shows how students who complete specific courses perform on the SAT

Why Participate? Academic Preparation and SAT Scores * Course/Years of Study SAT Score English AP/Honors 1638 English more than 4 years 1560 English 4 Years 1471 Math AP/Honors 1667 Calculus 1675 Math More than 4 Years 1625 Math 4 Years 1454 Science AP/Honors 1667 Physics 1526 Science 4 Years 1490 Science more than 4 years 1638 Social Studies AP/Honors 1635 Social Studies 4 Years 1468 Social studies more than 4 years 1601 *2009 Georgia student data State SAT average 1460

Course Registration Follow the steps on the next slides to sign up for the free SAT Online Course Make sure you have an access code from your teacher or guidance department before beginning

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Enter your student access code Enter your student access code: Cap Sensitive!

Create Your Account Create a College Board Account Log in if you already have an account

Create Your Account: Step 1 * Required Fields

Setting Up an Account: Step 2

Setting Up an Account: Step 3 * Required Fields Don’t Forget the submit buttons

Select Your Classes Click independent study if you teachers have not added a class for you to enter Teachers can add a course for students. Please be sure to check off your classes if they are listed.

Complete the Registration Process

Confirmation of Registration Click on your course

The SAT Online Course This course provides the following opportunities: 18 interactive lessons that focus on critical reading, math, and writing 600+ practice questions in critical reading, mathematics, writing Explanations of answers to practice test items Ten full-length timed practice tests for the SAT, plus a diagnostic test Personalized score reports on tests and quizzes The following slides preview the course

The Course

Start with the Getting Started Section and learn about the program. Take the Pre-test

18 Interactive Lessons

Immediate essay feedback  Students practice for the SAT essay by responding to essay questions and getting back immediate scores.  Computer-generated scores for all essay questions:  in quizzes and tests of the SAT  Online course  in The Official SAT Study Guide  in the SAT Preparation Booklet  in PSAT/NMSQT Score Report  in Score Write Booklet

Getting Started Tab Use the study calendar to plan your days Take the pretest

Getting Started: How to Use The Official SAT Online Course

Explore the SAT Online Course Go to the Getting Started Tab Read over each section Now you are ready to start the course!