SAT School Day Student Guide 2018-19 - Test-taking advice and practice questions

Sep 14, 2026

Comprehensive SAT School Day Student Guide for the 2018–19 school year, providing essential information about the SAT and how to prepare. Covers what the SAT measures, its organization and scoring, and guidance for creating a College Board account, testing accommodations, and sending scores. Includes practice pathways, detailed test-day checklists, and security and privacy policies. Also outlines each section’s content with sample materials for Reading, Writing and Language, Math, and the SAT Essay.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages60

Reading Time2 h 31 min

AccessFree to download

Contents

Using This Guide

What the SAT Measures

Organization of the SAT

How the SAT Is Scored

Before Test Day

Create a College Board Account

Practice for the SAT

On Test Day

After Test Day

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

Writing and Language

Math

The SAT Essay

What You Need to Know About Taking the SAT

2018-19 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 [satpractice.org](satpractice.org). | 01352-033 SAT SDY-STUDENT GUIDE-VANILLA-REV PR-181029 . indd 1 | 10/29/18 3:06 PM | | --- | --- | 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. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time](from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time) (Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. after the June test through August 19) . 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 © 2019 The College Board. College Board, Advanced Placement Program, Advanced Placement, SAT, Student Search Service, and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of the College Board. A2O, Access to Opportunity, BigFuture, SAT Subject Tests, and Score Choice 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. 2 2018-19 SAT School Day Student Guide | 01352-033 SAT SDY-STUDENT GUIDE-VANILLA-REV PR-181029 . indd 2 | 10/29/18 3:06 PM | | --- | --- | Contents 3 Using This Guide 4 What the SAT Measures 4 Organization of the SAT 4 How the SAT Is Scored 5 Before Test Day 5 Create a College Board Account 5 If You Need Testing Accommodations 5 The Optional Student Data Questionnaire 5 Sending Scores 6 Connect to Opportunities in Higher Education 6 Student Search Service 7 Practice for the SAT 8 On Test Day 8 Items to Bring for Testing 8 Test Security and Fairness Policies 9 Phones and Electronic Devices Policy 9 Taking the Test 9 Protecting Your Privacy: Use of Student Information 10 After Test Day 10 Fee Waiver Benefits for Income-Eligible Students 10 Useful Resources 11 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11 Reading Test Overview 12 Sample Reading Test Materials 20 Writing and Language Test Overview 21 Sample Writing and Language Test Materials 27 Math 27 Math Test Overview 27 Calculator Use 29 Answering Student-Produced Response Questions 29 Tips for the Math Test 29 Sample Math Test Materials 40 The SAT Essay 40 SAT Essay Overview 40 Sample Essay Materials 48 The SAT Essay Scoring Guide 50 What You Need to Know About Taking the SAT 50 SAT Terms and Conditions 54 Makeup Testing 54 Verifying Your Scores 54 Score Reporting 56 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 tha

FAQs

What does the SAT School Day Student Guide cover for students?

It explains what the SAT measures, how the exam is organized and scored, and what students should do before, during, and after test day. It also provides practice materials and section overviews for Reading, Writing and Language, Math, and the SAT Essay.

How can students get more practice connected to their College Board results?

The guide directs students to connect their College Board results for personalized practice at satpractice.org.

Where can students find policies about test security, fairness, and privacy?

The guide includes sections on test security and fairness policies, phones and electronic devices policy, and protecting privacy through proper use of student information.

Sep 14, 2026

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