SAT:

The SAT provides a common yardstick by which colleges can measure students’ readiness for college level work. The SAT measures students’ reasoning and critical thinking skills by asking them to apply what they learned in high school.

According to the College Board, the high school transcript –evaluated by both the rigor of the courses and by the grades-is the most important factor in any admission decision. Along with application essays, extracurricular activities, and recommendations from teachers and counselors, the SAT helps colleges and students arrive at the best fit.

An Overview of the SAT

The new SAT lasts 3 hours and 45 minutes and measures the core reasoning abilities students need to do college-level work successfully. There are three sections covering math, reading and writing.

Scores

The new SAT has three scores each on the scale of 200-800.

How to Get Ready for the SAT

The College Board recommends that students take challenging academic courses and read and write as much as possible. Students should also become familiar with the format and types of questions on the test. At www.collegeboard.com, the SAT Preparation Center offers test directions, practice questions, and a practice test. The SAT Preparation Book gives test directions, practice questions, and a practice test. It is available on the CollegeBoard website and in the Guidance Office.

An SAT preparation course is offered at the High School prior to the May administration. Information is available in the Guidance Office.

Class of 2008 Mean SAT Scores

Number of Test Takers: 107

Number of Graduates: 155

Mean SAT Critical Reading: 544

Mean SAT Math: 558

Mean SAT Writing: 527

To contact us:

Mrs. Shelly Hutson, Guidance Secretary

291-2237

Fax: 291-2250