Homeschooler's and SATs

The 2021-22 SAT season is Here! SAT's are an important milestone in your homeschoolers journey. Prepare your homeschooler to take the SAT.

If you’re a homeschool parent, registering your student for SAT’s may feel overwhelming especially if it’s a new feat. You may also feel like you’re behind the power curve because testing schedules are already out and tests are happening now. But I am here to give you a bit of encouragement and guidance by providing you with a few easy steps to take the pressure off and get you moving.

The SAT test is an important option for homeschoolers to consider, thus sometimes imperative to complete their high school journey. The SAT test validates schooling to colleges, especially if your student does exceptionally well. It also shows colleges that your student knows as much as any private of public-school student who scored in the same range. It helps to understand how prepared the student is for college as the SAT tests basic concepts. Specifically, math, reading, writing, and reasoning skills that are relevant for completing high school. How well the student scores measures how well they grasp the basics taught in high school equivalent years. 

Check out the Administration Dates and Deadlines here: https://www.collegeboard.org

How to register for SATs as a Homeschool Student?

Here are three easy steps to assist with registering and preparing for the SAT as a homeschooled student.

1.    Homeschool students will register for the SAT the same way traditional students register which through the College Board website: https://www.collegeboard.org. The only difference in application, is when prompted to provide their High School code, homeschool students will use a universal homeschooler number. 

Homeschoolers in the US need to use the universal number: 970000.

2.    Ensure the student has a valid ID. And on testing day students need to prove their identity so they will need a valid photo ID. A driver’s license, passport, or other government-issued photo ID is acceptable. 

If the above options are not available and the student is under 21 years old and testing in the U.S., they may fulfill them ID requirement by completing Student ID Form steps. Find more info here: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/special-circumstances/homeschooled

3.     Allow your student to do some test prep. There are various options available to help your student. I recommend starting with a book like this one to get them familiar with the format : Princeton Review SAT Premium Prep . In addition, taking practice tests, like the ones offered in this book will build confidence to combat test day nervousness. 

It’s time to show colleges that your child is ready! Sign up for the SAT.