1. SAT
Suite of assessments

2. SAT SCHOOL DAY TEST DATE: Wednesday, OCTOBER 11, 2017
All students have been registered
If you were not pre-registered ( new students to highlands) you will be contacted by a counselor before testing

3. You’re on your way What you learn in high school
What you need to succeed in college
Take challenging courses
Do your homework
Prepare for tests and quizzes
Ask questions

4. Housekeeping information
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Score reports
All seniors create an account
Get ap scores
Manage college list online
Complete css/financial aid profile
Use net price calculator
Get reminders
A total of 8 score reports can be sent
Mark colleges of choice
You have only 9 days after the test administration to add them or add more if you did not select 8 at the the time of testing

5. Inside the test Total test time is 3 hours and 50 minutes Reading test
Writing and language test
Sat essay
Key content features

6. Reading test Reading test questions
Measure: how you take in, think about, and use information
Quick facts: all reading test questions are multiple choice questions based on passages
Some passages are paired with other passages
Information graphics, such as tables, graphs, charts accompany some passages- no math is requires
You will have 65 minutes to complete 52 questions

7. Writing and language test
Writing and language test questions
Measure: how you read, your ability to find mistakes and weaknesses, and how you fix them
Quick facts: all questions are multiple choice and based on passages
Some passages are accompanied by informational graphics, such as tables, graphs, and charts- no math is required.
35 minutes to read 5 passages and answer 44 questions

8. Math test Math test questions
Measures: math that you’ll rely on most in all sorts of situations
Measures are designed to mirror the problem solving and modeling you do in: college math, science, and social science courses, the jobs you hold, your personal life
Quick facts: most math questions will be multiple choice but some are grid ins. They ask you to come up with the answer rather than selecting an answer.
The math test is divided into two portions: math test calculator and math test no calculator
Some parts of the test include several questions about a single scenario
55 minutes to complete 38 questions, calculator permitted
25 minutes to complete 20 questions, no calculator permitted
80% are multiple choice
20% are grid ins

9. Sat essay
Sat essay
Measures: your reading, reading analysis, and writing skills.
The sat essay is a lot like a typical college writing assignment in which you are asked to analyze a text. Taking the sat with essay shows colleges that you are ready to come to campus and write.
Quick facts: sat essay is optional
You have 50 minutes to complete your essay, 25 more minutes that the required essay on the old sat.
You won’t be askeD to agree or disagree with a portion on a topic or to write about a personal experience.

10. Scores and khan academy
Link your account with khan academy once your score report arrives
Score increase of up to 200 points

11. Test day reminders Be on time No late arrivals No make ups
No food or drinks allowed near testing materials
Cell Phone Policy
Bring 2 No. 2 Pencils
Bring a sweater
What not to bring:
Highlighters or pens
Extra paper
Cell Phones, Electronic Devices, Apple Watch, IPOD, camera, etc.
Alarms or timers
Books or dictionaries
Snacks or Drinks ( 8th grade-11th grade)

12. Be here and be here on time! Good luck!
Thank you!!!