RISD is excited to offer enhanced college readiness testing support to high school juniors.
Beginning this school year, RISD will transition from offering the ACT School Day to offering the SAT School Day for all juniors.
This change is designed to better support students as they prepare for college and career opportunities. There are several benefits to this transition, including:
- Stronger Alignment with Existing Testing – RISD already provides the PSAT to students in grades 9, 10, and 11. Since the PSAT and SAT are developed by the same organization and share a similar format, students will be able to build upon the skills and experience they gain through the PSAT each year.
- Access to High-Quality Free Resources – Students will have access to a variety of free SAT preparation tools, including the Bluebook™ testing application and personalized practice through Khan Academy®, making it easier than ever to prepare for test day.
While RISD will administer the SAT to juniors during the school day, students will continue to have opportunities to take either the SAT or the ACT on national Saturday test dates. Students interested in registering for a Saturday administration may do so directly through the testing organizations:
- SAT Registration: CollegeBoard.org
- ACT Registration: ACT.org
We are excited about the opportunities this transition provides and look forward to supporting our students as they prepare for success after high school. Additional information about testing dates, preparation resources, and student supports will be shared throughout the year.
For questions or additional information, students should contact their school counselor.
