Taking the SAT is a critical stepping-stone on a student’s path toward college and career success. All Schenectady High School students can participate in school-wide testing day on October 23, 2025. All tests will be free and no sign up is necessary. The tests will be administered in the morning, followed by a half day for students.
Our school-wide testing day removes a number of barriers to SAT participation for Schenectady students: individually registering for the test; paying for the test or seeking a 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.
As part of our whole school testing day:
Seniors can measure their readiness for college can take an official SAT during class time.
Juniors can qualify for scholarships by taking The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
Sophomores can take the PSAT/NMSQT for practice before trying to qualify for scholarships next year.
Freshman will take The PSAT 8/9 ,designed to help students understand where they are and where they want to go.
Click on the links below to learn more about each test and to register for the College Board.
Get Familiar with SAT School Day – SAT Suite | College Board
Students can also access College Boards Big Future to explore careers found here Explore Career Possibilities – BigFuture | College Board