SAT & PSAT Archived Information

2020-21 SAT®, PSAT™ 10, and PSAT™ 8/9 Information Archive

2020-21 SAT® INFORMATION

SAT/PSAT Frequently Asked Questions (Posted 3/26/2021)
Student Access to Scores in the College Board Reporting Portal
Students who have created a College Board Student Account will begin to see scores from spring 2021 in their account starting May 5, 2021.
Educator Access to Scores in the College Board Reporting Portal
Educators with access to the College Board Reporting Portal will begin to see scores from spring 2021 in the portal starting June 28, 2021.
Reason for No Valid Attempt (IAR, SAT, PSAT 10, PSAT 8/9, and DLM-AA)
Spring 2021 SAT Corrections Guidance (Posted 05/06/2021, Updated 8/2/2021)
Spring 2021 SAT/PSAT Pre-ID Update(1/20/2021)
SAT May 18, 2021, Makeup Date Added
2021 SAT School Day Manuals

Revised Manual Directions for SAT (due to elimination of essay)(Updated 4/12/2021)
SAT School Day Coordinator Manual (12/18/2020)
SAT School Day Standard Testing Manual (12/18/2020)
SAT School Day Accommodated Testing Manual (12/18/2020)

State-provided SAT® School Day Request to Cancel Test Scores
Spring 2021 Established Test Sites(12/08/2020)
Spring 2021 SAT General Timeline(Updated 5/5/2021)
2020-21 State Assessment Dates(Updated 3/26/2021)
2020-21 SAT Student Guide
Coordinator Implementation Handbook(Updated 12/22/2020)
Off-site Testing Application
2021 Test Materials Diagram (3/16/2021)
2021 SAT Test Day Schedule (3/15/2021)
2020-21 SAT Student Answer Sheet Sample (2/9/2021)
2020-21 SAT Student Answer Sheet Instructions (2/9/2021)
2020-21 SAT Student Guide (2/9/2021)
Spring 2021 SAT Testing Staff Agreement (2/9/2021)
SAT Suite of Assessments: Participation in College Planning Options Consent Form

2020-21 PSAT™ 10 INFORMATION

SAT/PSAT Frequently Asked Questions (Posted 3/26/2021)

2020-21 PSAT™ 8/9 INFORMATION

SAT/PSAT Frequently Asked Questions (Posted 3/26/2021)

Fall 2020 ISBE-Provided SAT with Essay (Updated 01/20/21)

Please visit ISBE’s Coronavirus (COVID-19): Updates and Resources website to review all mandatory requirements for in-person instruction, which also apply to in-person testing.

Part 3-Transition Joint Guidance

Fall 2020 ISBE-Provided SAT with Essay Invoicing & Mis-grids(Posted 12/07/20)
Note: School staff should focus only on updating grade level errors. Schools that tested as part of the ISBE-Provided SAT with Essay will not receive an invoice for any SAT School Day grade 12 test events marked as SAT (without Essay).
Fall 2020 SAT with Essay Testing Manuals

Fall 2020 SAT School Day Coordinator Manual(Posted 08/19/20)
Fall 2020 SAT School Day Standard Testing Manual(Posted 08/19/20)
Fall 2020 SAT School Day Accommodated Testing Manual(Posted 08/19/20)

Fall 2020 - January 2021: Test Coordinator Supplemental Guide
Flexible Policies for Administering SAT School Day, PSAT/NMSQT, and PSAT 8/9 (Posted 09/24/20)
Fall 2020 ISBE-Provided SAT with Essay (Updated 07/31/20)
Fall 2020 ISBE-Provided SAT with Essay FAQ (Updated 08/21/20)
Differences Between ISBE-Provided Assessments: Fall 2020 vs. Spring 2021 (Updated 07/31/20)
Fall 2020 SAT with Essay General Timeline (Updated 07/31/20)
2020-21 SAT Student Guide
Fall 2020 Sample Answer Sheet(Posted 08/19/20)
Fall 2020 Student Answer Sheet Instructions(Posted 08/19/20)
Fall 2020 Roster Assistance (Posted 08/20/20)
Fall 2020 Suggested Testing Options for Schools (Updated 08/21/20)
College Board’s Test Ordering Site Tutorial (Posted 08/20/20)
SAT Suite of Assessments: Participation in College Planning Options Consent Form
- Spanish
- Polish
- Arabic
- Gujarati
- Tagalog
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese
- Urdu
College Board–Approved Word-to-Word Glossaries for the SAT Suite of Assessments
Translated Test Directions
English learners taking the SAT with Essay during the school day will have access to the following translated test directions. In addition, schools may provide "on the fly" translations, using a district- or school-approved translator for languages not provided by College Board. Please note that these supports are not available for national, weekend SAT administrations. SAT with Essay translated test directions are accessible by clicking on the links below.

SAT (English)

2019-20 SAT®, PSAT™ 10, and PSAT™ 8/9 Information Archive

Please note: All spring 2020 state assessments listed below were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

General Information

SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Spring 2020 Testing Materials
2019-20 Established SAT/PSAT Test Sites (Updated 01/17/2020)
2019-20 State Assessment Dates (Updated 8/21/2019)
2019-20 SAT/PSAT General Timeline (02/20/2020)
Spring 2020 SAT, PSAT 10 and PSAT 8/9 Alternate Test Date Options
Illinois SAT/PSAT Test Coordinator Implementation Handbook
Grade 12 SAT and DLM-AA: Who must test? (Updated 09/11/19)
IAR, SAT, PSAT 10, PSAT 8/9, and DLM-AA Pre-ID Guidance
Spring 2020 SAT/PSAT Test Site Establishment Survey: Due September 23, 2019

Public Home Schools Email (sent to principals on 09/10/19)
Serving Schools Email (sent to principals on 09/10/19)
Write to ILSAT@collegeboard.org for assistance if your principal did not receive an email.

Spring 2020 SAT

2020 SAT School Day Manuals
SAT School Day Coordinator Manual (12/20/2019)
SAT School Day Standard Testing Manual (12/20/2019)
SAT School Day Accommodated Testing Manual (1/29/2020)
SAT Suite of Assessments: Participation in College Planning Options Consent Form

SAT Test Day Schedule
2019-20 SAT Student Answer Sheet Sample
2019-20 SAT Student Answer Sheet Instructions
2019-20 SAT Student Guide

Spring 2020 PSAT 10

Spring 2020 PSAT 8/9

2020 PSAT 8/9 Coordinator Manual (01/06/2020)
PSAT 8/9 Test Day Schedule
2019-20 PSAT 8/9 Student Answer Sheet Sample
2019-20 PSAT 8/9 Student Answer Sheet Instructions
2019-20 PSAT 8/9 Student Guide
Guidance for 15-year-old students with IEPs in Elementary School Districts (Updated 9/25/2019)

2018-19 SAT®, PSAT™ 10, and PSAT™ 8/9 Information Archive

2018-19 English Learner (EL) and Students with Disabilities Information

Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Coordinator Handbook (2/11/2019)
SAT School Day Accommodated Testing Manual (1/7/2019)
Parent Consent Forms for Students with Disabilities (2/7/2019)
The College Board does not require schools to submit the consent form, but evidence of consent must be kept on file at the school. Parent/guardian approval obtained through the student’s IEP, 504 Plan, or other school documentation may be acceptable if it includes consent for requesting accommodations. Once you have obtained parent/guardian consent, it remains in effect for the student as long as the student is in high school.

Parent Consent Forms for English Learners (ELs) (2/7/2019)
The College Board does not require schools to submit the consent form, but evidence of consent must be kept on file at the school. Parent/guardian approval obtained through other school documentation may be acceptable if it includes consent for using EL supports and/or requesting 50% EL extended time. Once you have obtained parent/guardian consent, it remains in effect for the student as long as the student is in high school.

How to Identify EL 50% extended time in SSD Online
College Board-Approved Word-for-Word Glossaries
Note: No entry in SSD Online is necessary to use word-for-word glossaries.
Translated Test Directions for SAT (English template)
Note: No entry in SSD Online is necessary to use translated test directions.
The College Board also allows "on the fly" translations of directions by district-approved translators.

Translated Test Directions for PSAT 10 (English template)
Note: No entry in SSD Online is necessary to use translated test directions.
The College Board also allows "on the fly" translations of directions by district-approved translators.

Translated Test Directions for PSAT 8/9 (English template)
Note: No entry in SSD Online is necessary to use translated test directions.
The College Board also allows "on the fly" translations of directions by district-approved translators.