Students and Families

PSAT and SAT

Benefits and Purpose of Participation

PSAT

Builds SAT Skills: Gives students early practice with SAT-style questions and skills.
Shows Strengths & Areas to Improve: Helps students and families see progress and where students may need support.
Helps Schools Support Students: Gives educators useful information to guide instruction and meet student needs.
Prepares Students for the Future: Helps show readiness for advanced classes and future academic opportunities.
Connects Students to Opportunities: Provides information about scholarships and other college and career resources.

SAT

Familiar Testing Environment: Students test at their own school with familiar staff and classmates.
Access to Accommodations: Students can use eligible College Board and state-approved testing accommodations.
Convenient Testing: Eliminates the need for National SAT Weekend Test transportation or scheduling.
Free Testing Opportunity: Provides one state-funded SAT at no cost to students.
Supports Graduation Requirements: Students can use their SAT score to meet Colorado graduation requirements:
- Reading, Writing & Communicating: 470
- Mathematics: 480
Flexible Testing Options: Provides an earlier SAT option for virtual students and students with religious or curricular conflicts.

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Free Student Resources

Students may sign up for a free student College Board account to access resources provided by College Board.

Take full-length timed and scored practice tests in Bluebook to build confidence prior to your test day.

College Board Practice Tests in Bluebook

Practice with official SAT Suite questions and filter by skill and difficulty to focus your studying.

SAT Student Question Bank

Complete the Readiness Check in Bluebook at home or at school to explore the test, check your device, and get ready for your test.

Student Readiness Check in Bluebook

Access Reading and Writing or Math questions, to help you build skills, track streaks, and earn badges.

Question of the Day

Access free PSAT and SAT prep with personalized study plans based on your scores.

Connect on a peer-to-peer platform with trained mentors for virtual SAT prep sessions, and supportive learning opportunities.

Additional Guides & Resources

Testing Accommodations Information

College Board–Approved Accommodations are for students with documented disabilities (IEP/504/medical records) and/or an English Language Proficiency designation (ML) and must be approved in advance by the College Board.
Students who receive these accommodations earn college-reportable scores.
Once a student is approved, their accommodations generally remain in place for all College Board assessments, with limited exceptions

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Student Data Privacy and Security Documents

The State of Colorado and College Board have protections in place to help keep student information safe. Student information is collected and used only for specific educational and testing purposes, with rules in place for how that information can be accessed, shared, and protected.

Colorado law, including the Student Data Transparency and Security Act and FERPA, gives students and families important privacy protections and rights.

College Board also provides privacy settings and resources that allow students and families to understand and manage certain choices about how their information is used and shared.

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Student Score Reports

Online student score reports give students an understanding beyond the numbers and provide a detailed breakdown of their performance. Score reports provide:

Performance summaries for each section of the test
Insight into strengths and weaknesses with results grouped by content area, skillset, and level of difficulty
Percentiles to see how student results compare with those of other students like them

A Student College Board account is required to access PSAT and SAT resources, including scores, practice tests, score sends, and accommodations. Test results become available in the student's account in late May of the administration year.

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PSAT Sample Reports
SAT Sample Reports

PSAT Sample Reports

SAT Sample Reports

College Board BigFuture

BigFuture is College Board's free college and career planning platform for students ages 13 and older, available through the BigFuture website and BigFuture School mobile app.

Access SAT Suite assessment scores in one convenient location.
Receive personalized college and career recommendations based on academic skills and interests.
Explore careers, colleges, scholarships, and financial aid resources.
Create a personalized college and career plan and track progress toward future goals.
Beginning in 10th grade, eligible students can earn entries for monthly $500 and $40,000 BigFuture Scholarships by completing college and career planning steps.

Learn More About BigFuture

College Board Connections

Connections is an optional BigFuture feature that allows students to:

Opt in to hear from nonprofit colleges, scholarship providers, and government agencies.
Receive information about colleges, scholarships, and educational opportunities that align with their interests and goals.
Connect with institutions actively seeking students who may be a good fit.

Learn More About Connections