SAT Prep

Get Ready for the SAT

Are You Ready for the SAT?

If you answer “no” to any of these questions, see your school counselor before registering for the SAT.

Now available at no cost : Additional resources to help students prepare for the SAT/PSAT. WCPS students, click HERE to access more information.

TEST DATE	REGISTRATION DEADLINE($49)	LATE REGISTRATION (a fee applies)
October 6, 2012	September 7	September 21
November 3	October 4	October 19
December 1	November 1	November 16
January 26, 2013	December 28	January 11
March 9	February 8	February 22
May 4	April 5	April 19
June 1	May 2	May 17

When Should My Child Take the SAT?

The SAT is usually administered seven times a year: October, November, December, January, March, May, and June.
Most students take the SAT in their junior year.
Many students find it to their advantage to take the test more than once; however, simply re-taking the test without additional preparation will not be beneficial.
Students should have completed or be enrolled in Algebra II and English 11.
Students are encouraged to meet with their Guidance Counselors to determine the most appropriate testing date.

Students should take challenging academic courses every year, including English, math, science, social studies, foreign language, and fine arts.
Students should read regularly, both fiction and nonfiction. Make reading a priority over television and computer time.
Students should work on expanding their vocabularies. Learn prefixes, suffixes, and roots. Look up unfamiliar words in the dictionary. Subscribe to one of the word-a-day email lists. Study a foreign language.
Students should get involved in clubs, organizations, and sports. College Board research links participation in extracurricular activities in high school to higher SAT test scores.
Students should use their PSAT Score Reports to target specific areas for practice.
Students should become familiar with the SAT format and types of questions by practicing with official SAT materials.

Visit www.collegeboard.com [The Official SAT Site] to access the following free materials:
- Official SAT Question of the Day – can be emailed to your child’s inbox daily.
- Free Practice Questions – in critical reading, math, and writing.
- Free full-length Practice Test – with score report and answer explanations online.
Log onto the Triumph College Admissions SAT Study Guide, available free of charge to WCPS students.
Purchase The Official SAT Study Guide or borrow a copy from your child’s school.
Visit word-a-day websites such as Dictionary.com or Merriam-Webster.
Contact your child’s Guidance Counselor or Student Achievement Specialist regarding school-based materials and opportunities.