Juniors to receive SAT scores today

Free online tools from the College Board also help students and parents create a plan beyond high school

On April 18, Delaware public school juniors across the state took the SAT college readiness exam during the school day as part of the state-funded Universal SAT program. The Race to the Top grant-funded initiative ensures that promising students who might otherwise face barriers to standard Saturday testing, such as the financial cost, part-time jobs or other family responsibilities, do not miss out on a chance to prepare for the future. The state had a 98 percent registration rate for the April test. Starting today, students who participated in SAT School Day will learn more about their scores: score reports are released to test-takers online and via mail.

"After last year's pilot, we heard students share that they never would have considered pursuing higher education or taken the SAT exam, but after taking part, they realized college was an option for them," Secretary of Education Dr. Lillian M. Lowery said. "This is about providing opportunity for all of our students."

Created by educators and aligned to Common Core state standards, the SAT tests the reading, mathematics, and writing skills and the knowledge students acquire during high school. The SAT score report provides valuable academic feedback, including a detailed breakdown of their score in each section, with insight into their strengths and areas for improvement. Based on information provided by students as part of the student questionnaire completed at registration, the SAT score report also provides information about prospective college majors and career paths. For more on scores, please visit .

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