PSAT/NMSQT School Day

Digital PSAT/NMSQT Testing Information

SAT School Day Testing Information

The SAT School Day is a full-length test for the college entrance exam known as the SAT Reasoning Test. It measures critical thinking skills that are important for success in college, including critical reading, math problem-solving and writing skills. 

  • Test Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
  • Open to Seniors (12th Grade Students) only

SAT School Day Registration

To help the school prepare for testing and ensure testing materials are ordered for your student, families are asked to complete the form below  by Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The form must be completed using your student’s fcpsschools.net email account.

Westfield High School: 2025 SAT School Day Intent to Participate Form  ( https://forms.gle/MtFMS9PYepAZkNS67 ) 

A translated version of the form content may be found on the SAT School Day Intent webpage ( https://www.fcps.edu/node/43896 ).  FCPS sites cannot accept walk-ins on the day of the exam. 

2025 Student Guides: SAT School Day

The SAT Student Guides have pertinent information for testing, tips, and a practice test:

SAT School Day FAQs

Q.  When and where is the SAT School Day test?

  • The SAT School Day will be given on October 8, 2025 at Westfield High School during the school day beginning at 8:10am.
  • Students will be notified of their testing room assignment by email to their @fcpsschools.net accounts.  Encourage your student to check for updates through their school email.

Q.  Do I have to register to take this test with College Board?

  • No, students were required to register for the SAT via the "SAT Intent to Participate Form" sent to all Westfield High School senior families in August.  Students who successfully registered for the school-day SAT, received or will receive a confirmation email sent to their @fcpsschools.net account on September 8, 2025.  Schools are unable to accommodate walk-ins for exams. 

Q.  How long is the test?

  • The SAT School Day is normally 2 hours, 14 minutes long; however, students with College Board-approved extended time will test longer. 

Q.  What should my student bring to school for the SAT School Day test?  Please note: We do not loan out calculators to students.

  • A picture ID
  • Two or more No. 2 pencils- not mechanical
  • Graphing Calculator (see the  SAT Calculator Policy  for acceptable calculators). Only non-CAS (computer algebra system) calculators are allowed.
  • Water and snacks. Snacks may be consumed during breaks. We request that snacks are peanut-free and carried in a clear Ziplock bag.

Q. What is prohibited from testing?

  • You are not permitted to bring any electronic “smart” device such as a cell phone or wearable technology like a Smart Watch or Fitbit. Please leave these items in your car/home.

Q.  How can my student prepare for the SAT School Day?

All FCPS students have access to free test preparation, whether taking the PSAT for the first time, preparing for eleventh grade National Merit Scholarship qualification, or preparing for the SAT college entrance exam. 

  • Varsity Tutors provides live tutoring services, including PSAT and SAT preparation.
  • Khan Academy provides a library of practice questions, videos, lessons, plus test taking tips and strategies.
  • Students will have access to full length paper tests and digital  PSAT and SAT practice tests via the  College Board Bluebook App .
  • Students will participate in a PSAT or SAT “Digital Readiness Check” advisory lesson to ensure devices are prepared for digital testing. Details regarding the “Digital Readiness Check” advisory lesson will be provided via Actiongram in September with delivery to students  by Wednesday, October 1.

Q.  How can my student apply for testing accommodations for the SAT?

  • The College Board’s deadline for SAT accommodation requests is August 4, 2025.  Any student who has College Board approved accommodations will receive the appropriate accommodations on test day.  Please be aware that students with an extended time accommodation will finish testing later. 
  • For questions about the College Board accommodation request process, please contact our SSD Coordinator, Patty Prose at  @email .

Q.  When will my student receive SAT School Day scores?

  • Scores should be available online to students through their free College Board accounts in mid-November.  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.  Students should use their personal email (not fcpsschools.net accounts) to create their CB accounts as they may need access to these scores after they leave FCPS.

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

  • Please contact our Assessment Coach, Susan Fox ( @email )