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REVISED FORUSE FOR THEMARCH – JUNE 2016Redesigned SATAdvising andAdmission HandbookFOR THE REDESIGNED SAT AND THE SAT SUBJECT TESTS INFORMATION ABOUTTHE REDESIGNEDSAT AND THE SATSUBJECT TESTS TEST-TAKINGADVICE AND TIPSFor more information about the SAT Suite of Assessmentsvisit collegereadiness.collegeboard.org.NEW SCOREREPORTINGPORTAL ANDSERVICES
About the College BoardThe College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connectsstudents to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Boardwas created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membershipassociation is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutionsand is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, theCollege Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successfultransition to college through programs and services in college readiness andcollege success — including the SAT and the Advanced Placement Program . Theorganization also serves the education community through research and advocacyon behalf of students, educators, and schools.Contacting UsRegional and International OfficesTHE SAT EDUCATOR HELP LINEOur College Board regional offices stand readyto help you find the guidance and enrollmenttools you need, including workshops and otherinstructional programs for staff development, andrecruitment, enrollment planning, admission, andplacement services. Visit about.collegeboard.orgfor your regional office information.The following contact information is foreducators only:Customer Service for Studentsand ParentsStudents and parents can reach usfrom 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Eastern Time(8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the summer).PHONE:866-756-7346FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.: College Board SAT ProgramP.O. Box 025505Miami, FL 33102Services for Students with DisabilitiesThe SSD Office is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Eastern Time.SSD COORDINATOR PHONE:844-255-7728STUDENTS/PARENTS PHONE:212-713-8333PHONE:888-SAT-HELP (728-4357)FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.:EMAIL: 1-212-620-8600sat.help@info.collegeboard.orgScore Reporting InformationFor information about score reporting for highschools, districts, and states:PHONE:SAT Educator Help Line (see above)EMAIL:k12reports@info.collegeboard.orgFor information about College Board institutionalscore geboard.orgFor information about College Board institutionalcodes, contact Code g 2015 The College Board. College Board, Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement Program, AP, EPS, SAT, Student Search Service, and theacorn logo are registered trademarks of the College Board. AP Potential, BigFuture, PSAT, SAT Subject Tests, Score Choice, Skills Insight, TheOfficial SAT Study Guide, The Official SAT Subject Tests in Mathematics Levels 1 & 2 Study Guide, The Official SAT Subject Tests in U.S. andWorld History Study Guide, and The Official Study Guide for all SAT Subject Tests are trademarks owned by the College Board. PSAT/NMSQT is aregistered trademark of the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. All other products and services may be trademarks of theirrespective owners. Visit the College Board on the Web: www.collegeboard.org.
ContentsContents21Other Testing Policies and Procedures22SAT Score Reports and Reporting Services22Student Score Reports23Sending Scores24Score Verification Services26Score Reporting Options for Institutions26High School Score Reports27College, University, and OtherInstitutional Score ReportsGetting Ready for the Tests28Understanding SAT Scores and Score Reports7Free, Focused Practice for the SAT288Free Online and Paper ResourcesGuidelines on the Uses of College BoardTest Scores and Related Data9Educator Resources28College Board College and CareerReadiness Benchmarks1Expanding Opportunity withCollege Board Resources1The SAT Suite of Assessments1Counseling Resources2Higher Education and Enrollment Resources2Student and Parent Resources4About the Tests4The SAT6The SAT Subject Tests 710Test Registration29Understanding SAT and SAT Subject Test Scores10Test Dates, Registration Deadlines, and Fees30Concordance Tables — Comparing Scores11Fees and Fee Waivers30Fairness, Difficulty, and Reliability12Registration Methods30How Colleges Use Scores13Required Identifying Information31Using the SAT Essay13Test-Taker Photographs31SAT Validity Evidence14SAT Questionnaire and College Profile14Registering with Accommodations14Admission Tickets15Updates to Registrations16Testing Policies16Test Center Admission Policies18Items Allowed in the Testing Room19Taking the TestsAdvising and Admission Handbookv
AchievingExcellenceTogetherFree, Personalized SAT Practice for Students Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy, exclusivelydeveloped with the maker of the SAT, is designedto support your work with students.The online practice experience links to classroomlearning and guides students in: Focusing on the knowledge and skills necessaryfor college and career readiness. Reviewing knowledge gaps demonstrated in previousPSAT 8/9, PSAT/NMSQT , PSAT 10, or SAT performance. Building familiarity with the SAT format, question styles,and testing experience.Also available: The Official SAT Study Guide Mobile app for daily question practice and exam scoring.(available September 2015)Learn more at sat.org/preparing-students. 2015 The College Board. PSAT/NMSQT is aregistered trademark of the College Board andNational Merit Scholarship Corporation. 15b-10395
Expanding Opportunity with College Board ResourcesExpanding Opportunity with College BoardResourcesThe College Board recognizes that we must domore to help all students prepare for and succeedin college and workforce training programs. Withprograms to support curriculum and instruction andto expand participation and improve performancein Advanced Placement Program (AP ) courses, weare pursuing many ways to help states and districtsdevelop solutions to meet their educational goals.The resources outlined in this section representsome of the ways we are working to help youexpand opportunities for students.The SAT Suite ofAssessments The SAT Suite of Assessments focuses deeply onthe knowledge and skills that current researchshows are most essential for college and careerreadiness and that reflect what studentsare learning in the classroom. By reviewingthe extensive specifications and samples atcollegereadiness.collegeboard.org, students andteachers will know what is covered on the SATand other assessments within the SAT Suite ofAssessments.The redesigned exams reflect eight key changes:»» Words in Context»» Command of Evidence»» Essay Analyzing a Source (optional; on theSAT only)»» Math that Matters Most»» Problems Grounded in Real-World Contexts»» Analysis in Science and in History/Social Studies»» U.S. Founding Documents and the Greatmeasuring student progress — enabling teachersto accelerate students who are either ahead orbehind. The suite includes four grade-appropriateassessments with flexible scheduling options.The PSAT/NMSQT , PSAT 10,and PSAT 8/9Using the same scoring scale, the individualassessments within the SAT Suite of Assessmentseach give detailed feedback connected to standardsand instruction while providing early indicators ofcollege readiness. The assessments allow districtsand states to track progress and diagnose tointervene, or accelerate student growth. Becausethe tests use the same scoring scale, they providecumulative feedback on student progress.The new PSAT 8/9 (for 8th and 9th graders)and the redesigned PSAT/NMSQT represent thefirst assessments of the suite to be launchedbeginning in October 2015. In 2016, the PSAT 10(for 10th graders) will be offered during the samespring testing window that applies to PSAT 8/9.The redesigned SAT will be administeredstarting in March 2016. All three PSAT-relatedassessments can be ordered through theonline College Board Test Ordering system atcollegeboard.org/school.In August 2015, high schools should receive TheOfficial Educator Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT andRelated Assessments, which gives deeper insightinto how to use the extensive data we provideto ensure the best outcomes for students. Usethe guide as a resource to better understandthe PSAT-related assessments and how thesetests prepare students to learn the skills theyneed most for success in their college andprofessional careers.Global Conversation»» No Penalty for GuessingThe resulting tests are more transparent andreflective of the kind of rigorous high schoolcourse work that provides a firm foundation forcollege-level study.The SAT Suite of Assessments is connected bya grade-appropriate sequence of knowledgeand skills. The assessments use a commonscoring scale, which means that what a studentscores on the PSAT/NMSQT provides a goodindicator of what he or she will score on theSAT. Working together, these assessmentsprovide benchmarks and consistent feedback forCounseling ResourcesNew Score Reporting PortalThe new score reporting portal available atk12reporting.collegeboard.org offers manyexpanded reports and data resources. It isaccessible with the same professional logincredentials in use by counselors today.Advising and Admission Handbook1
Expanding Opportunity with College Board ResourcesStudent Score ReportsSchools will receive access to individual studentscore reports as well as aggregate score reports,a downloadable student data file, and formattedscore labels for download and printing.SAT Registration Information Join thethousands of counselors who use our currentSAT Counselor Registration Report to tracktheir students’ SAT and SAT Subject Tests registration and testing activity, includingfee-waiver usage. This same information willbe offered through the new score reportingportal, allowing you to download reports invarious formats, including print-ready PDFs andspreadsheets for further analysis.The SAT Photo Viewer This tool offers secureaccess to student photos provided at the timeof SAT and SAT Subject Test registration. Thistool allows educators to identify any registrationdiscrepancies of students at their school.BenchmarksNew benchmarks are available for scoresobtained on the redesigned assessments. Thesebenchmarks were developed using concordeddata from the current assessment to providebenchmarks at the section score level. Once theredesigned assessments have been administeredto successive student groups, a new set ofbenchmarks based on data from the redesignedassessments will be offered.Services for Students withDisabilities (SSD)The College Board is dedicated to ensuring thatstudents with disabilities receive appropriateaccommodations on its tests. All College Boardtests that offer approved accommodations (SAT,PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and AP) use a commoneligibility process.Using the College Board’s SSD Online system,SSD Coordinators can manage their students’requests and approvals for accommodations,including obtaining a real-time listing ofall students approved for accommodationson College Board tests and each student’sspecific accommodation(s). Both the studentand the school receive notification of the SSDoffice’s decision.Educators can visit collegeboard.org/ssd forcomplete information on deadlines, eligibilityrequirements, guidelines for documentation, andaccess to SSD Online.2Advising and Admission HandbookHigher Education andEnrollment ResourcesCollege Board Search and StudentSearch Service As part of College Board Search, Student SearchService helps connect students with the collegesand universities best suited to them. CollegeBoard Search offers features that help institutionscommunicate with students who have taken theSAT, SAT Subject Tests, PSAT/NMSQT, and APExams. It also provides new options and deepanalysis to help focus recruiting strategies. Learnmore at collegeboard.org/collegeboardsearch.New Higher Ed Score Reporting PortalWith one secure login, institutions can accessscore reports and related data services throughthe new score reporting portal available athedreports.collegeboard.org. Services include:The Download Center Authorized personnel candownload electronic score reports designated fortheir institution by students. Essay viewing willbe enabled. Institutions will receive additionalinformation about score report formats and theexpanded data layout.SAT Trend Dashboard This online tool wasdeveloped for the current assessment to providecomparative SAT score and applicant data aboutprospective applicants. It will be retooled for theredesigned SAT and integrated into the scorereporting portal.Student and ParentResourcesStudent Score Reporting PortalStudents can view the scores for all of theirSAT, PSAT, NMSQT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9assessments in one place by logging in tostudentscores.collegeboard.org. This integratedscore reporting portal will provide performancedetails, including high-level skills feedbackand AP Potential information. Additionally,the integrated score report acts as a hub forthe College Board resources that students canengage with after receiving their scores.Fee WaiversThe College Board offers assistance to studentsfor whom payment of SAT and SAT Subject Testsfees may be a barrier to testing and applying forcollege. Fee waivers are available for low-income,
Expanding Opportunity with College Board Resourcescollege-aspiring high school students who meetthe eligibility guidelines. See “Test Registration”in this booklet to learn more.Free, Focused PracticeSee “Getting Ready for the Tests” in this bookletto get further details about College Boardpractice materials. All tests in the SAT Suite ofAssessments provide test results with detailedfeedback and links to related practice and collegeplanning resources through the score reportingportal. The vertical alignment of the tests alsoprovides a guide for students on their progress.BigFuture Students receive exte
MARCH–JUNE 2016 REVISED FOR USE FOR THE Redesigned SAT Advising and Admission Handbook FOR THE REDESIGNED SAT AND THE SAT SUBJECT TESTS For more information about the SAT Suite of Assessments visit collegereadiness.collegeboard.org. INFORMATION ABOUT THE REDESIGNED SAT AND THE SAT SUBJECT TESTS TEST-TAKING ADVICE AND TIPS
