New SAT Scheduled for Class of 2006
www.savcps.com, 09/09/2004

Fall 2004:  Take the new PSAT/NMSQT®
Spring 2005:  Take the new SAT

SCPS will administer the PSAT to 9th, 10th and 11th graders on Wednesday, October 13, 2004. Cost is $10.50 for 9th and 10th graders, free for 11th graders. This is an excellent practice for the SAT.

What Will Change?

• Writing (new section)
    Multiple-choice questions (grammar and usage)
    Student-written essay
    Critical Reading (currently called Verbal)
    Analogies eliminated
    Short reading passages added to existing long reading passages
   
• Math
    Content expanded to include topics from third-year college preparatory math
    Quantitative comparisons eliminated

Why Is the SAT Changing?
The SAT assesses student reasoning based on knowledge and skills developed by the student in school coursework. The new SAT will improve the alignment of the test with current curriculum and institutional practices in high school and college. By including a third measure of skills -- writing, the new SAT will help colleges make better admissions and placement decisions. In that way, the new SAT will reinforce the importance of writing throughout a student's education.

Upcoming Dates

Test Dates	Test	Registration Deadline	Late Deadline
October 9, 2004	SAT and Subject Tests	Sept. 7, 2004	Sept. 15, 2004
November 6, 2004	SAT and Subject Tests*	Oct. 1, 2004	Oct. 13, 2004
December 4, 2004	SAT and Subject Tests	Oct. 29, 2004	Nov. 10, 2004
January 22, 2005	SAT and Subject Tests**	Dec. 20, 2004	Dec. 29, 2004
NEW SATS BEGIN – Registration for March - June tests available in December.
March 12, 2005	SAT only	Feb. 7, 2005	Feb. 16, 2005
May 7, 2005	SAT& Subject Tests	Mar. 25, 2005	Apr. 6, 2005
June 4, 2005	SAT& Subject Tests	Apr. 29, 2005	May 11, 2005
* includes language tests with listening and ELPT  ** includes ELPT offered in designated test centers

To register for the SAT, go to www.collegeboard.com. For more information, contact Mrs. Rowland (11th & 12th graders) or Mrs. Goodman (9th & 10th graders).