1. Preparing for the SAT Torrington High School 2018

2. Why is the SAT Important?
It is a comparison of your skills vs. a nation wide sample for College Acceptance and other acceptances
It is a factor in academic scholarships
It is a factor in acceptance to honors and other programs at your college of choice
Some employers after college use it as a factor in evaluating your ability to work for them
To determine your eligibility to play NCAA college athletics
The scores of students at THS are used to evaluate the overall quality of the school’s teaching and learning.
May get you out of future tests ie >1150 waives the Praxis I for those going into teaching
But it is only one factor, so keep it in perspective

3. SAT Scores can affect Scholarships
Many Scholarships require a minimum SAT score to even be considered;
Scholarships range from $1,000 a year to full tuition and board.
For example, the University of Georgia's Foundation Fellow scholarship requires potential recipients to have a minimum score of on the SAT and a 3.75 GPA; Activities, honors, recommendations and a personal interview also factor into the selection equation [source: UGA].
According to a recent study by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), nearly four out of five colleges use standardized test scores as an eligibility criterion for merit aid.

4. University of Connecticut Honors Program
Honors admission is based on a holistic review of every student’s application. Factors include, but are not limited to:
SAT/ACT scores
Your high school class rank (if available)
Your high school grade point average
Rigor of your high school academic program
Leadership in co-/extra-curricular activities
Diversity in ethnicity, geography, interests, and talents
Typical first-year Honors students:
Averaged a combined SAT score of 1400 (excluding the writing component); 32 on the ACT
Graduated in the top 5 percent of their high school classes

5. Other CT State Honors Programs
Southern Connecticut State University
High school seniors with outstanding academic ability and high SAT or ACT scores (minimum combined SAT verbal and math of 1050, or minimum ACT of 23)
Central Connecticut State University
The Honors Program acceptance is usually defined as those who meet any one of the following qualifications: Top 20% of high school class, combined SAT scores (on new 2016 version), or Verbal SAT score of 600+.
Western Connecticut State University
SAT/ACT scores, combined score of or above 1200 (excluding the writing component); 28 on the ACT
Eastern Connecticut State University
Successful applicants are expected to be in the top 15% of the high school class and combined SAT scores (evidence-based reading and writing/math) of at least 1250.
For all of these programs the following are Important Section Criteria
High school class rank
High School Grades
Community Service, Leadership and Co-/Extra-curricular Activities

6. Eligibility to Play NCAA College Athletics
NCAA Eligibility Scale
NCAA Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements
The following information is posted by the NCAA on 
Division I has a sliding scale for test score and grade-point average.
The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used.
The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the four sections on the ACT: English, math, reading and science.
All SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center by the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will no longer be used. When registering for the SAT or ACT, use the Eligibility Center code of 9999 to make sure the score is reported to the Eligibility Center.

7. Some Employers Look at the SAT
While the SAT has been criticized in the past, even by College Board President David Coleman, one significant entity has boosted interest in the score: employers.
The Wall Street Journal reported that companies — like Bain & Co., McKinsey & Co. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. — ask college recruits for their SAT scores.

8. Preparing for the SAT Free Resources
College Board. They make the test so this is an overview of how to prepare.
brochure.pdf
Khan Academy: Uses your PSAT Scores/answers to identify and map out a plan of preparation for the SAT. You need link your account which is shown in th eslides that follow.
Naviance: through your school Naviance account you have access to free preparation that uses your strengths and weaknesses to map out a study plan. ily_connection_link

9. Linking Khan Academy and College Board Student Accounts

10. Why link Khan Academy and College Board Accounts?
Linking your accounts will further personalize your practice: the practice recommendations on Khan Academy will be based on your PSAT/NMSQT results
All future scores from the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10 and PSAT 8/9 will also be sent to help customize your practice and recommendations on Khan Academy.
You will be able to jump right into practice without having to take any additional diagnostic quizzes or practice tests to get personalized recommendations.
Please note that you can terminate your account linking at any time.

11. Steps to link your College Board and Khan Academy Accounts
Step 1 Log in to or create your Khan Academy account at satpractice.org Step 2 When prompted, agree to link your Khan Academy and College Board accounts Step 3 Sign in or create your College Board Account and hit “Send” to send your scores Sign up. Link up. Get practicing.
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A screen shot is titled: Official SAT Practice NEW! A subhead reads For the first time ever. For you. For free. There are four bullet points: Get to know the redesigned SAT (March 2016); See personalized practice recommendations; Stay on top of important SAT dates and news; Practice anytime, anywhere, at no cost.

12. Step 1: Create a Khan Academy Account
Log in to or create your Khan Academy account
Go to satpractice.org
Click green button labeled “Check it out now”
Sign in with Gmail, Facebook, or click “Sign up with ”
If you click Sign in with Gmail or Facebook, enter in your username and password for either these accounts and you are signed in
If you click “Sign up with ” Enter in First Name/Last name/ /Birthdate and click “Sign Up”
An will been sent to your account to verify; sign in to your
Open from Khan Academy accounts and click on the “Finish Signing Up” button
A welcome screen will appear where you will enter username and password and click “Sign Up”
A screen shot shows that users may sign in with Gmail or Facebook. A fillable form is titled Start learning on Khan Academy. It requires users to enter first name, last name, and a birthdate. When complete to click the green sign up button.

13. Step 2: Begin to link your Khan Academy Account to College Board
You have logged into Khan Academy for the first time and will be asked if you would like to send PSAT results
If you already have a Khan Academy account, a prompt will appear asking if you want to send your PSAT results to Khan Academy
After choosing that option, you will be directed to collegeboard.org
A screen grab is titled: Welcome to Official SAT Practice Khan Academy. Type reads: We’d love to start by practicing what you missed on the PSAT. To make this happen we’ll have you sign in to the CollegBoard.org and send your PSAT results to Khan Academy. Doing this will enable you to skip our diagnostic quizzes. We will also receive updates about the date of your upcoming SAT. If you haven’t taken the PSAT yet, no worries, let’s take your first diagnostic quiz. There are two options: A Sign in to CollegeBoard.org and send your PSAT results to Khan Academy or B Take your first diagnostic quiz.

14. Step 3: Create a College Board Account
Sign in to your College Board account; if you do not have a College Board account, click 'Sign Up' to create one.
The steps for creating a College Board account are:
Click on the “Sign up” blue box
Fill in the fields to create your student account ensuring all information is correct
Click “Next” at the bottom when all fields are completed
You are now Signed In
A screen shot shows to fillable boxes a user must fill in to create a College Board Account: username and password. A remember me box may be clicked. A side note advises Students can register for exams, get test scores, find colleges, learn about financial aid and more. Education professionals can access tools and services designed to support their work, including online reports, test ordering, recruitment support, financial aid solutions and more.
Please note that students under 13 cannot create a College Board Account.

15. Step 3: And Hit Send to Link Accounts
After successfully logging in to your College Board account, you will be asked for permission to link your accounts.
After clicking “Send” you will be redirected to SAT practice on the Khan Academy site.
You can remove the link at any time, by clicking on “Revoke” which is found in College Board account settings.
A screen shot is titled Request for Approval: Khan Academy is requesting permission for the following: Press send below to give College Board permission to send your test results to Khan Academy so that Khan Academy can personalize your practice recommendations based on how you did. And once you’re registered for the SAT College Board will also send Khan Academy your upcoming test dates so they can update your practice schedule. You can remove permission at any time. A green send button is highlighted. Below is a step titled Revoke Permission. Clicking on the blue button labeled Revoke will do so.

16. Now Start Practicing on Khan Academy with Personalized Recommendations
You can start your practice in either Math or Evidence Based Reading & Writing.
The recommendations are based on how you did on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 8/9.
Keep practicing – with each additional problem and activity the personalization gets stronger and gets you closer to your goal score on the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or PSAT 8/9.
A screen grab is titled Today’s Goal: Practice your skills. Users may click on Reading & Writing or Practice Math to begin their practice. A sample combined score of 1080 is shown: 500 for math; 580 for reading and writing. A section called current skill levels is shown as is frequently asked questions.