SAT School Day

Taking the SAT is a critical stepping-stone on a student’s path toward college and career success. SAT School Day is an opportunity for all NYCDOE 11th grade students to take the SAT free of charge during a regular school day. 

At HSFI, all students in 11th grade are automatically registered to take the SAT, and all students in 10th grade are automatically registered to take the PSAT10. The two exams are being offered to all 11th grade and 10th grade NYCDOE students free of charge, regardless of family financial status.

SAT exam administered to 11th grade students is an official SAT exam - if a student chooses not to apply to college with SAT test scores, the score will not be seen by any college. The PSAT10 exam administered to 10th grade students is a practice exam designed to help students identify standardized testing strengths and areas for improvement. The PSAT10 is not the same as the PSAT, and PSAT10 scores have no role in the National Merit Scholarship Competition or the college application process.

The citywide SAT School Day removes a number of barriers to SAT participation for students: individually registering for the test; requesting a fee waiver; traveling to an unfamiliar location; and having to take the test on a Saturday, when students and families may have other obligations. Incorporating the SAT as a school activity also promotes a strong college and career culture – students envisioning and thinking about college and career planning throughout their high school career. 

HSFI will participate in SAT School Day On March 22, 2023. 

Students will receive preparation materials in their ELA class (10th grade) or College Apps class (11th grade).

Students will receive their testing room invitation the week of the exam.

Students taking exams will report to HSFI by 8:30 AM. Students will be dismissed from school when their exam ends, around 1pm. To-go lunches will be available.