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SAT Suite of Assessments: What Counselors Need to Know (.1 CEU)
In this course, you’ll gain a practical understanding of the SAT Suite of Assessments and how it supports students from middle school through high school. We’ll explore how the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 are connected, what’s tested, and how adaptive digital testing works through the Bluebook app.
To access this course:
- Log in to your learner dashboard by clicking on Start Learning
- Sign up or log-in using your College Board professional account
- Click on Catalog on the top navigation of the web page.
- Search for "SAT Suite of Assessments: What Counselors Need to Know"
- Click on Start Now or Enroll
- Complete the course.
Course Description
You’ll learn why SAT scores continue to matter in a test-optional landscape and how colleges use them beyond admissions—for placement, scholarships, and student support. We’ll also cover how to guide students through registration, accommodations, fee waivers, device lending, and official practice resources.
By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to confidently interpret score reports, use reporting tools, and help students turn their results into informed college and career decisions.
Objectives
- Identify the components of the SAT Suite of Assessments and explain how they are aligned using a common score scale.
- Describe the content, format, and adaptive design of the digital SAT Suite.
- Explain the role and value of SAT scores in admissions, placement, scholarships, and student support.
- Support students through SAT Weekend registration, including timelines, devices, and exam setup.
- Assist students in accessing accommodations, English learner supports, fee waivers, and device lending.
- Match official SAT practice resources to students’ individual score data and needs.
- Interpret SAT Suite score reports, benchmarks, and growth indicators.
- Use the K–12 Score Reporting Portal to support advising and schoolwide planning.
- Help students connect SAT Suite results to college, scholarship, and career exploration tools.