SAT Assessments
FCPS schools offer SAT exam opportunities
SAT School Day for Grade 12
FCPS high schools annually host SAT School Day, which is offered at no charge to FCPS twelfth graders each October. The essay option and subject area tests are not available during the SAT School Day. The date for SAT School Day exams in school year 2024-25 is Wednesday, October 9.
New for Fall 2024: The SAT School Day will be administered in a digital format. Students and families can find more information on the College Board Digital SAT Suite webpages. View the testing notification letter below and watch for additional information on this testing opportunity at the beginning of the school year.
Learn about FCPS plans for the SAT School Day in Fall 2024
Accommodations Process for College Board Testing
The accommodations process provides instructions on how to request College Board testing accommodations, including the required input and consent forms (Enclosures 2-3). Testing accommodations are only available for students with a 504 Plan or individualized education program (IEP). To request new or amended College Board accommodations for the October PSAT/NMSQT, return the input and consent forms by the published deadline. Please return forms to your student’s high school.
English Learner (EL) Supports Process for College Board Testing
The EL support process provides instructions for requesting SAT School Day EL testing supports, including the required input and consent forms (Enclosures 5-6). English learners, as defined by state and federal policy, are eligible for testing supports for the SAT School Day. EL supports are temporary and can only be used on the test date for which they have been requested. To request EL Supports for the October SAT School Day, return the input and consent forms by the published deadline. Please return forms to your student’s high school.
Understand the SAT Exam Format
College Board: What's on the SAT ExamLearn about the digital SAT School Day exam
College Board: SAT School DaySAT Weekend Exams
FCPS schools host SAT exams on weekends throughout the year. Saturday exams are open to any student through registration with College Board, including students attending private schools, home instruction, and other school divisions. Saturday testing allows students to register for the essay option and for subject area tests.
Weekend test dates and locations in our region can be found through the SAT Test Center Search. Look for testing sites in our geographic area. Please review the College Board SAT webpages for details about the what to expect on exam day.