SAT Reasoning Test

The SAT is similar to the ACT. The SAT requires more reasoning and analytical skills than the ACT does. Only the reading and math sections count for the NCAA eligibility center.

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Send Test Scores

Click HERE to be taken to the page where you can send your SAT scores to the NCAA Eligibility Center (you are required to send the scores that you wish to be considered for your NCAA Eligibility to the Eligibility Center via the collegeboard.) If your SAT score is on your high school transcript, you must still officially request it through the collegeboard.

SAT Writing Section

The SAT will now have three parts: critical reading (formerly known as verbal), mathematics, and writing. Since each section is worth 200-800 points, the SAT score will now range from 600-2400. Will the NCAA require a writing test as part of its initial-eligibility requirements? No.

The NCAA had determined that the writing component should not be required at the present time. The NCAA has noted the importance of reviewing research related to the impact of the writing component. How will the NCAA Eligibility Center use the scores on the new SAT?

Because the critical reading and math sections will still be scored on a 200-800 point scale, the Eligibility Center will still combine those two sections for the combined score. The writing section will not be used. The Eligibility Center will use scores from the new SAT in combination with scores from the current SAT for the combined score.

SAT Assistance

FEE WAIVERS

Students who quality for free or reduced lunch are entitled to an SAT or ACT fee waiver. Ask your guidance counselor or the college counselor at your school about these fee waivers.

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PSAT

The PSAT stands for Preliminary SAT. It is also called the PSAT/NMSQT. It should be taken in your freshman or sophomore year at the latest. It is a great way to prepare yourself and familiarize yourself with the SAT.

The PSAT/NMSQT measures:

critical reading skills
math problem-solving skills
writing skills

School counselors will have information about how to sign up. Some high schools make it mandatory for their student to take it. Be sure to advocate about your right to take this test! Scoring well on the PSAT also offers possibilities for merit scholarships.

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