Official SAT Practice - A Parent/Guardian’s Guide: Getting Your Teen Ready for the SAT

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Rhys

A parent/guardian guide explaining how to prepare a teen for the SAT using Official SAT Practice and Khan Academy. It outlines account linking between Khan Academy and College Board to generate a personalized study plan, including how score history enables tailored recommendations. It provides a timeline: build a daily schedule 6–8 weeks ahead, take full-length practice tests 2–3 months and again two weeks before test day, and give focused last-day planning plus confidence-building habits on test day.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Account setup and study plan

2–3 months before test day

Practice schedule and pacing

Full-length practice test

2 weeks before test day

Progress check with another full-length test

1 day before test day

Packing, materials, and sleep

On test day

Breakfast, calm focus, and confidence

OFFICIAL SAT PRACTICE A Parent/Guardian’s Guide: Getting Your Teen Ready for the SAT START Sign up for Official SAT® [Practice at](Practice at satpractice.org. Official SAT Practice on)[ satpractice.org](Practice at satpractice.org. Official SAT Practice on)[.](Practice at satpractice.org. Official SAT Practice on)[ Official SAT Practice on](Practice at satpractice.org. Official SAT Practice on)[ ](Practice at satpractice.org. Official SAT Practice on)Khan Academy® is FREE for all students and the best way to prepare for the SAT. Created by Khan Academy and College Board, the makers of the SAT, Official SAT Practice offers thousands of practice questions, video lessons, quizzes and tests, and more. Link College Board and Khan Academy accounts for a personalized SAT study plan. When your child signs up for Official SAT Practice, make sure their Khan Academy account is linked with their College Board account. This sends your child’s PSAT™ 8/9, PSAT™ 10, or SAT scores to Khan Academy to create a customized SAT study plan. A child who doesn’t have any test scores can take diagnostic quizzes to receive the study plan. 2–3 MONTHS BEFORE TEST DAY Create a practice schedule on Official SAT Practice, and stick to it. We recommend that students practice on [satpractice.org](satpractice.org 15)[ 15](satpractice.org 15)−30 minutes per day starting 6−8 weeks before the test. 2–3 MONTHS BEFORE TEST DAY cont'd Take a full-length practice test. Taking a practice test on Official SAT Practice is a perfect way for students to see what their test day experience will be like. 2 WEEKS BEFORE TEST DAY Take another full-length practice test. Two weeks before every SAT test date is known as Official SAT Practice Test Day. On this day, students registered for the SAT should take another full-length practice test at [satpractice.org](satpractice.org) to check their progress. This lets students build self-assurance and see exactly where to focus over the next two weeks to get the best possible score. 1 DAY BEFORE TEST DAY Plan ahead. Triple-check the night before that your child packs everything needed, such as pencils and a calculator, and see that your child gets a goodnight's sleep. ON TEST DAY Relax and be confident. Encourage your child to eat a good breakfast, take it easy, and feel positive. Practice pays off! For more information, [visit](visit satpractice.org)[ satpractice.org](visit satpractice.org). © 2023 College Board. 00933-003 Khan Academy is a registered trademark in the United States and other jurisdictions.

FAQs

How does linking Khan Academy and College Board accounts help SAT preparation?

Linking the accounts sends PSAT or SAT scores to Khan Academy, which then creates a customized SAT study plan. Students without prior scores can still use diagnostic quizzes to receive a study plan.

What practice plan is recommended 2–3 months before the SAT?

Create a practice schedule on Official SAT Practice and follow it. Practice 15–30 minutes per day starting 6–8 weeks before the test, then take a full-length practice test during this period.

What should students do two weeks before test day?

Take another full-length practice test at satpractice.org to check progress. Use the results to identify exactly where to focus over the final two weeks for the best possible score.

What are the key actions on the day before and on SAT test day?

The night before, triple-check required items like pencils and a calculator and ensure a good night’s sleep. On test day, encourage a good breakfast, take it easy, and stay positive to feel confident.

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Rhys