The Practice SAT

Well the time has come and gone again in which an expected three hundred students poured into Trumbull High School for a four hour exam. Yes, the practice SATS recently took place. This annual event, which happened on Saturday January 30th, attracted students from each grade as a way to practice sitting through the lengthy test. There were even a few ambitious 8th graders present that morning to get an early start with the complicated college process. With a number two pencil and calculator in hand, the teens were ready to take the test, regardless of the early hour. The test began at 8:00 am and concluded at approximately noon. The practice SAT, planned by the PTSA, is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the organization. According to PTSA member Myra Connolly, “The SAT practice test is a great opportunity for everyone. Students get the benefit of having the chance to experience the SAT.” During the test, students are asked to complete three major sections: mathematics, critical reading and writing. While this particular test date does not count, the scores students receive allow them to get a better understanding of their success with the SAT and a chance to improve their skills. Although the test is a tedious task for the majority of students, it is a vital step to success for college.