SAT Suite of Assessments - Brochure - College and Career Readiness with Free Practice and Tools

Aug 29, 2026

SAT Suite of Assessments is an integrated set of research-based exams designed to reflect classroom learning and support college and career readiness. The brochure explains how the suite uses evidence and guiding principles to measure student strengths and improvement areas, then delivers targeted, actionable support. It outlines the assessment timeline across grades 8 through 12, educator benefits such as common score scales and online reporting, and student benefits including scholarship access, college planning tools, and career resources. It also highlights free SAT practice through Khan Academy and offers educator and equity-focused support through waivers and flexible administration options.

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Clearing a path to college and career readiness

Research-based assessments and guiding principles

Clearing a Path for Your Students (grade-by-grade overview)

Educator Benefits: Improved Student Outcomes

Student Benefits: Set Up for Success

SAT Practice on Khan Academy

About College Board

SAT Suite of Assessments Clearing a path to college and career readiness with free practice, scholarship opportunities, fee waivers, and planning tools. Research-based assessments: College Board assessments are based on what research and evidence have shown tobe essential for college readiness and success. A detailed overview of the research and guiding principles behind the assessments is available at collegeboard. org/suite-research. “By accurately assessing students’ strengths and areas for improvement, and then providing effective and targeted support based upon that assessment, we’re reaching more students and seeing more of them prepare for success in college.” —Christopher J. Steinhauser, Superintendent (Retired), Long Beach Unified School District Clear a Path for Your Students The SAT® Suite of Assessments is an integrated system of tests that measure what students are learning in class and what they need to succeed in college and beyond. PSAT™ 8/9 sets readiness baseline PSAT/NMSQT® and PSAT™ 10 allow check-in on student progress SAT® connects students to college Grade 8 Fall/Spring Grade 9 Fall/Spring Grade 10 Fall Grade 10 Spring Grade 11 Fall Grade 11 Spring Grade 12 Fall PSAT 8/9 PSAT 8/9 PSAT/NMSQT PSAT 10 PSAT/NMSQT SAT SAT Educator Benefits: Improved Student Outcomes The SAT Suite is a pathway of assessments that offers unparalleled benefits to states, districts, and schools by providing continuous, consistent feedback that identifies where students excel and where they could use some help. The SAT Suite of Assessments: § Delivers actionable data: Uses a common score scale to provide clear benchmarks to measure progress year over year. Our online score reporting portal lets educators easily view, sort, and analyze score data from every test in the suite to readily use the data to inform learning and instruction. § Opens up AP® opportunities: Identifies students likely to succeed in AP. When students do well in AP courses, they’re more likely to succeed in college. And students with qualifying AP Exam scores can save money through credit-granting and placement policies. § Promotes equity: Every student should be able to apply to college. Income-eligible 11th-and 12th-grade students receive waivers, unlimited SAT score sends, and college application fee waivers so they can take the SAT and apply to college—all for free. § Provides flexibility: Lets schools and districts administer the SAT, and any of the assessments, during the school day—making it more comfortable, convenient, and accessible for all students. The entire suite is ordered online and in one place, with multiple test date options for each assessment. [Discover more at](Discover more at sat.org/educators)[ sat.org/educators](Discover more at sat.org/educators). “The SAT Suite of Assessments has given our students access to the resources they need to help them stand out on their college applications. In three years, we saw a 300% increase in college scholarships and financial aid.” —Jennifer Ertel, Director, Innovation & Postsecondary Programming, Houston Independent School District Coaching Tools Educators can use the coaching tools in Official SAT Practice to view SAT practice recommendations and progress for entire classes and individual students, making it easier than ever to get their students ready for the SAT. Student Benefits: Set Up for Success The SAT Suite of Assessments does more than measure and support college and career readiness. It reinforces what students are learning in their classrooms and connects them to valuable opportunities and resources. § Increases access to scholarships: Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT® in 11th grade may meet the requirements to enter the National Merit® Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships. The SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and PSAT 10 scores open doors to over $300 million in college s

FAQs

How do the SAT Suite assessments help educators and schools?

They provide continuous, consistent feedback with actionable data, including a common score scale and online score reporting to view, sort, and analyze results across tests.

Which student opportunities are connected to taking the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT?

PSAT/NMSQT in 11th grade can lead to National Merit Scholarship Program eligibility, and SAT/PSAT/NMSQT/PSAT 10 scores can open access to over $300 million in college scholarships.

What free practice resource is recommended for SAT preparation?

Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy is free and offers a personalized study plan based on results, including video lessons, strategies, practice questions with feedback, and full-length practice tests.

Aug 29, 2026

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