2017-18 SAT School Day Student Guide - Important Information, Tips, and Practice Questions

Sep 14, 2026

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2017-18 SAT School Day Student Guide provides essential information about taking the SAT, including what the test measures and how its sections are organized. It explains scoring principles, score reporting, privacy protections, and key policies related to test security and fairness. The guide includes test-day preparation advice, practice question references, and step-by-step guidance on creating a College Board account and accessing personalized practice.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages52

Reading Time2 h 11 min

AccessFree to download

Using This Guide

What the SAT Measures

Organization of the SAT

Create a College Board Account

Practice for the SAT

Score Reporting

Student Search Service

How the SAT Is Scored

Connect to Opportunities in Higher Education

Protecting Your Privacy

Use of Student Information

What You Need to Know About Taking the SAT

Test Security and Fairness Policies

SAT Terms and Conditions

Makeup Testing

Verifying Your Scores

Students Testing in California and New York State

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

Reading Test Overview

Writing and Language Test Overview

Math

Math Test Overview

The SAT Essay

2017-18 SAT ® SCHOOL DAY Student Guide Important information about the SAT Test-taking advice and tips Practice questions Learn all about the SAT inside. Connect your College Board results and get personalized [practice at](practice at satpractice.org)[ satpractice.org](practice at satpractice.org). About the College Board The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success—including the SAT® and the Advanced Placement Program® . The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools. For further information, [visit](visit collegeboard.org)[ collegeboard.org](visit collegeboard.org). SAT Customer Service You can reach us from 8 a.m.–9 p.m. ET (8:30 a.m.–8 p.m. after the June test through August) . PHONE: 866-756-7346 INTERNATIONAL: +1-212-713-7789 EMAIL: [sat@info.collegeboard.org](sat@info.collegeboard.org) MAIL: College Board SAT Program P.O. Box 025505 Miami, FL 33102 © 2017 The College Board. College Board, Advanced Placement Program, SAT, Student Search Service, and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of the College Board. A2O, Access to Opportunity, BigFuture, SAT Subject Tests, Score Choice, and YouCanGo! are trademarks owned by the College Board. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Visit the College Board on the web: [collegeboard.org](collegeboard.org). Khan Academy is a registered trademark in the United States and other jurisdictions. 2017-18 SAT School Day Student Guide Contents 1 Using This Guide 2 What the SAT Measures 2 Organization of the SAT 2 Create a College Board Account 2 Practice for the SAT 2 Score Reporting 3 Student Search Service 4 How the SAT Is Scored 4 Connect to Opportunities in Higher Education 5 Protecting Your Privacy: Use of Student Information 6 What You Need to Know About Taking the SAT 6 Test Security and Fairness Policies 6 SAT Terms and Conditions 9 Makeup Testing 10 Verifying Your Scores 10 Score Reporting 11 Students Testing in California and New York State Using This Guide Taking the SAT® is a great way to find out how ready you are for college and career. Just as important, taking the SAT connects you to College Board programs and services that can propel you toward the opportunities you’ve earned through your own hard work. We’ve created this guide to help you: 􀂃 Become familiar with the test so that you’re not surprised or confused on test day. 􀂃 Learn the test directions. The directions for answering the questions in this booklet are the same as those on the actual test. 􀂃 Review the sample questions. The more familiar you are with the question formats, the more comfortable you’ll feel when you see similar questions on the actual test. In particular, be sure to practice writing answers to the student-produced response questions on the Math Test (see page 28) . Find additional sample questions at [sat.org](sat.org). 13 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 13 Reading Test Overview 13 Sample Reading Test Materials 14 Reading Test Questions 20 Writing and Language Test Overview 21 Sample Writing and Language Test Materials 22 Writing and Language Test Questions 28 Math 28 Math Test Overview 28 Calculator Use 29 Answering Student-Produced Response Questions 29 Sample Math Test Materials 30 Math Test – No Calculator Questions 34 Math Test – Calculator Questions

FAQs

What does the SAT measure for students in high school and beyond?

The SAT measures what students learn in high school and what they need to succeed in college and career training. The guide also emphasizes that the habits and choices leading to success in school help students prepare for the test.

How is the SAT scored and what happens if you guess?

The guide states that students earn one point for each right answer. Hard questions count the same as easier questions, and students do not lose points for guessing, so they should try to answer every question.

How can students use College Board results to get personalized practice?

Students can connect their College Board results with SAT Practice through satpractice.org for personalized practice. The guide indicates that this can include creating a study plan and receiving instruction targeting specific skills and knowledge.

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Ophelia