SAT Information

SAT Day Registration

We are pleased to announce that FCPS will cover the cost of the SAT School Day for any twelfth-grade student who wishes to test on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.  The SAT School Day Testing Notification letter is posted online.

Twelfth graders MUST register to take this exam. Students are asked to complete the form below by Wednesday, September 4, 2024. 

Madison High School: 2024 SAT School Day Intent to Participate Form 

Students will need to use a @fcpsschools.net email account to access and complete the form. Once the form is submitted, a response receipt will be received. A translated version of the form content may be found on the SAT School Day Intent Form webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/43896).

FCPS sites cannot accept walk-ins on the day of the exam.  

2024 Student Guides: SAT School Day

The SAT School Day Student Guide have pertinent information for testing, tips, and a practice test: 

SAT School Day FAQs 

Who can test?

  • Only seniors currently enrolled at Madison and registered homeschool students who live within the Madison boundaries can take the SAT School Day test on October 9, 2024. Madison students MUST register using the link above. Parents of homeschooled students should contact our Assessment Coach, Jennifer Frate (@email) to register.

When/where is the SAT School Day test?

  • The SAT School Day test will be given on October 9th at Madison during the school day.  Students will be notified of their testing location by email (fcpsschools.net accounts).  Encourage your child to check for updates through their school emails.

How long is the test? 

  • The SAT School Day is 2 hours, 14 minutes, not including breaks; however, students with College Board-approved extended time will take longer to complete their test.  

How can my student prepare for the SAT School Day test?

  • All FCPS students have access to Varsity Tutors and Khan Academy’s free online test preparation. Varsity Tutors provides live tutoring services, including SAT preparation. Khan Academy provides a library of practice questions, videos, lessons, plus test taking tips and strategies. Students will also have access to full length paper tests and digital SAT practice tests via the College Board Bluebook App. Students will participate in a SAT “Digital Readiness Check” advisory lesson to ensure devices are prepared for digital testing in late September.

How can my student apply for testing accommodations for the SAT School Day test?

Students with disabilities and English learners may be eligible for testing accommodations and/or supports for the SAT School Day; however, the College Board requires schools to submit formal requests in advance. 

  • Students with disabilities who have testing accommodations documented in a 504 Plan or an individualized education program (IEP) may be eligible for testing accommodations on the SAT School Day. The College Board must approve a formal request for each student. If the student already has College Board accommodations approved from a previous PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, SAT, or AP test, then no further action is needed. Once instated, accommodations remain in place for all College Board testing. The Accommodations Process for College Board Testing webpage provides instructions on how to request College Board testing accommodations, including the required input and consent forms (Enclosures 2-3). 
  • Multilingual Learners as defined by state and federal policy, are eligible for testing supports on the SAT School Day. Multilingual supports are temporary and can only be used on the test date for which they have been requested. The Multilingual Supports Process for College Board Testing webpage provides instructions on how to request College Board EL supports, including the required input and consent forms (Enclosures 5-6).

To request new or amended College Board testing accommodations and/or to request SAT School Day EL supports, return the related input and consent forms to the school by August 5, 2024. When returning forms, deliver to:

ATTN: Taylor Bartram

James Madison High School

2500 James Madison Drive

Vienna, VA 22181

OR @email

When will my student receive SAT scores? 

Most scores for the SAT School Day from the October 9th test administration will be available online to students through their free College Board accounts on October 24, 2024. Students can view scores via College Board at https://studentscores.collegeboard.org/home.  Students who do not currently have a College Board account will need to create one to view scores.  

What should my student bring to school on SAT School Day?

The following items are required:

  • A fully charged school-issued device that has performed the digital readiness check. Students will receive directions regarding the readiness check during advisory in late September.

  • A pen or pencil for scratch work

    Though not required, consider bringing:

  • Snacks and drinks (which must be under your desk during testing)
  • If a handheld calculator is preferred to using the embedded Desmos calculator, students must bring their own acceptable calculator for use on the Math section. 

I have a question that is not listed above – who should I contact? 

   Please contact our assessment coach, Jennifer Frate at (@email) for more information regarding the SAT.