SAT, PSAT 10, PSAT 8/9

News & Updates

Fall 2020 ISBE-Provided SAT with Essay
Fall 2020 ISBE-Provided SAT with Essay FAQ
Differences Between ISBE-Provided Assessments: Fall 2020 vs. Spring 2021
SAT Suite of Assessments: Participation in College Planning Options Consent Form

ISA (Illinois Science Assessment)
For spring 2020, students in grade 11 will participate in the ISA in addition to the SAT. The SAT does not assess science. Note that grade 11 students for whom the DLM-AA is the appropriate test will participate in only the grade 11 DLM-AA in ELA, mathematics, and science.
Educator Access to Scores in the College Board Reporting Portal
Student Access to Scores in the College Board Reporting Portal
2020-21 State Assessment Dates
Guidance for 15-year-old students with IEPs in Elementary School Districts (Updated 9/25/2019)
Grade 12 Exemption Documents
Submit a grade 12 exemption only for a student who will be scheduled to receive a regular high school diploma before the next administration of the state’s final accountability assessment (i.e., SAT or grade 11 DLM-AA) and hasn’t tested or been identified in SIS as being exempt or for a student whose exemption was not identified through ISBE SIS programming according to the flowchart document. If your district believes there is evidence in SIS of an exemption, please write to assessment@isbe.net for verification before completing any of the grade 12 exemption paperwork.

High School Assessment Contract Awarded to SAT

2020-21 SAT® Information

2020-21 PSAT™ 10 Information

2020-21 State Assessment Dates

2020-21 PSAT™ 8/9 Information

2020-21 State Assessment Dates

SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Practice Resources

The College Board offers many free ways to practice.

SAT

PSAT 10

PSAT 8/9

Large Print and Braille SAT Practice Tests

Contact the College Board SSD Department at 844-255-7728 or email ssd@info.collegeboard.org

2019-20 English Learner (EL) and Students with Disabilities Information

December 10, 2019: Accommodations Overview for ISBE-Provided SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT8/9 Webinar

Parent Consent Form for Accommodation Requests (English and Spanish)
Parent Consent Form for EL Supports Requests

Training e-Module: Understanding College Board Accommodations - State Version (approx. 40 minutes)
Accessing SSD Online
The SSD coordinator works with the test coordinator to administer assessments for students with accommodations. SSD coordinators must use SSD Online to request accommodations for students. To access the system, they must:

Have a College Board professional account.
Complete the SSD Coordinator Form (.pdf/215 KB). If you have multiple SSD coordinators, they'll each need to fill out a separate form.
Receive an access code to link their SSD Online account to their College Board professional account (first time only). It may take a day or two to receive the access code.

Accommodations Requests
The SSD coordinator must submit requests for all students taking the ISBE-provided PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10 and SAT. Most students already approved for school accommodations through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan will be approved automatically for SAT School Day.
Testing with Accommodations
If a student is approved for testing over two days, they should test on consecutive days. If the student is absent on the second day, they can continue when they return.
All testing must be done by the last day in the window. Students using blue or lime green test books who are absent on test day should test later in the accommodated testing window, there is no scheduled makeup test date for students approved to test in the accommodated testing window.
Supports for EL Students
College Board offers many supports for English learners (EL) including translated test directions, approved word-for-word glossaries, and 50% extended time. Students using these supports will receive college and scholarship reportable scores.

Translated Test Directions
English learners taking the SAT Suite of Assessments 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. Updated SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 translated test directions are accessible by clicking on the links below.

SAT (English)

PSAT 10 (English)

PSAT 8/9 (English)

Approved Word-to-Word Glossaries
To make the SAT Suite of Assessments more accessible, English learner students can use approved word-to-word dictionaries or bilingual glossaries. A defined list of dictionaries and glossaries has been approved by the College Board for the SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9. Students should be familiar with the glossary they plan to use on test day.
50% Extended Time for English Learners
Students are eligible for 50% Extended Time for the entire test. This support is offered as an option for EL students who receive extended time as an instructional support. The student's school will request this support via the EL Support request in the College Board's SSD Online portal.

Presentations & Webinars

Register for Upcoming Illinois Assessment Update Webinars (choose "Presentations and Webinars")
Illinois Assessment Update Webinar Archive
ISBE-provided SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Preadministration and Rostering Webinar
Please join us for a webinar on planning and administering a preadministration session, and building your standard and nonstandard student rosters for testing. The webinar is scheduled for one hour.

Hall and Room Proctor Training Presentation
College Board Illinois SAT® Teacher Toolkit Webinar for English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science
- 2/10/2020: College Board Illinois SAT® Teacher Toolkit Webinar for English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science Presentation
- Webinar
January 23, 2020: SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Accommodations Question & Answer Session

Presentation

January 13-17, 2020: College Board Official SAT® Practice on Khan Academy® Coach Tools Webinar
This webinar reviews the tools available to students and teachers within Official SAT® Practice, how to link College Board and Khan Academy® accounts for the most effective practice recommendations, and provides details on the new Official SAT® Practice Lesson Plans. The webinar also provides an overview of BigFuture®, which helps students find colleges and universities just right for them.

December 9, 2019 - December 13, 2019: College Board Counselor Webinar: K-12 Assessment Reporting Portal Usage and Programs to Support College and Career Readiness

December 10, 2019: Accommodations Overview for ISBE-Provided SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT8/9 Webinar

October 28-November 1, 2019: College Board SAT® Suite of Assessments: Math Item Analysis & Curriculum Connections Webinar

October 28, 2019 - November 7, 2019: Illinois Fall 2019 SAT/PSAT Implementation Workshops (attendance is optional)

November 4-8, 2019: College Board SAT® Suite of Assessments: Essay Content/Analysis Webinar

October 21-25, 2019: College Board SAT® Suite of Assessments: English Language Arts Item Analysis & Curriculum Connections Webinar

August 30, 2019: Back to School Deep-Dive: Assessments Update

SAT Teacher Toolkit Resources

College Board Illinois SAT® Teacher Toolkit Webinar for English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science

Performance Level Information

Statewide SAT Performance Levels FAQ for Families

Spanish translation

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.

Archived Webinars & Other Presentations

Illinois Assessment Update Webinar Archive
June 2019: SAT Suite of Assessments Score Data Workshops

June 2019: SAT Suite of Assessments Score Data Workshops Presentation

Hall and Room Proctor Training Presentation
March 19, 2019: SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Test Day Q & A Session Webinar
- Presentation
- Video
March 7, 2019: SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Preadministration Webinar
- SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Preadministration Webinar PowerPoint Presentation
- SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Preadministration Webinar Video
February 4-8, 2019: Official SAT^® Practice on Khan Academy^® Webinar
- Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy Webinar PowerPoint Presentation
- Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy Webinar Video
February 7, 2019: ISBE SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Accommodations Q&A Session Webinar
- ISBE SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Accommodations Q&A Session Webinar PowerPoint Presentation
- ISBE SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Accommodations Q&A Session Webinar Video
January 28-February 1, 2019: SAT® Suite of Assessments - Math that Matters Most Webinar
- SAT® Suite of Assessments - Math that Matters Most Webinar PowerPoint Presentation
- SAT® Suite of Assessments - Math that Matters Most Webinar Video
January 22-25, 2019: SAT Suite of Assessments Essay Webinar
- January 22-25, 2019: SAT Suite of Assessments Essay Webinar PowerPoint Presentation
- January 22-25, 2019: SAT Suite of Assessments Essay Webinar Video
January 14-18, 2019: SAT Suite of Assessments - English Language Arts Webinar
- SAT Suite of Assessments - English Language Arts Webinar PowerPoint Presentation
- SAT Suite of Assessments - English Language Arts Webinar Video
December 11, 2018: Accommodations Overview for ISBE-Provided SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9
In this presentation, the College Board shared information about the spring administration of SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 in order to prepare SSD Coordinators, provide a review of common accommodations, review the accommodations request process, and provide resources and support materials.
- Accommodations Overview for ISBE-Provided SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 PowerPoint Presentation
- Accommodations Overview for ISBE-Provided SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Video
December 3-7, 2018: AP Potential and Official SAT Practice Webinar
In this presentation, the College Board shared details of two free programs, AP Potential and Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy, that offer educators the ability to recognize academic potential in students early on in their high school careers and students the ability to achieve their potential through practice and preparation. This presentation reviews the benefits of each program in helping students achieve their goals in preparing for college and career readiness
Training e-Module: Understanding College Board Accommodations - State Version (approx. 40 minutes)
SAT^®, PSAT™ 10, and PSAT™ 8/9 Overview Workshops (occurred from October 30-November 8, 2018 )
- SAT, PSAT™ 10, and PSAT™ 8/9 Overview Workshops PowerPoint
- SAT, PSAT™ 10, and PSAT™ 8/9 Overview Workshops Video
October 18, 2017: SAT Performance Levels Board Presentation
- SAT Performance Levels Board Presentation PowerPoint Presentation
- SAT Performance Levels Board Presentation Video

Resources

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News & Updates

2020-21 SAT® Information

2020-21 PSAT™ 10 Information

2020-21 PSAT™ 8/9 Information

SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Practice Resources

2019-20 English Learner (EL) and Students with Disabilities Information

Presentations & Webinars

SAT Teacher Toolkit Resources

Performance Level Information

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

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

2018-19 SAT® Information

2018-19 PSAT™ 10 Information

2018-19 PSAT™ 8/9 INFORMATION

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

Archived Webinars & Other Presentations

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2020-21 PSAT&trade; 8/9 Information

SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Practice Resources

2019-20 English Learner (EL) and Students with Disabilities Information

Presentations & Webinars

SAT Teacher Toolkit Resources

Performance Level Information

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

2018-19 SAT®, PSAT&trade; 10, and PSAT&trade; 8/9 Information Archive

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2018-19 PSAT™ 10 Information

2018-19 PSAT™ 8/9 INFORMATION

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

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2020-21 PSAT™ 10 Information

2020-21 PSAT™ 8/9 Information

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

2018-19 SAT® Information

Archived Webinars & Other Presentations