Agenda Item
a. Princeton Review SAT Test Prep (Not to exceed $600,000)
Summary: Presented by Dr. Candace Alexander, Chief of Accountability & Research, Division of Accountability & Research
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the contract for the Princeton Review SAT Test Prep Initiative in an amount not to exceed $600,000.
Why: In alignment with Strategic Goal Area 1: Student Academic Success with Equity and Access, this request is for contracted services from Princeton Review to provide SAT Test Prep for DCSD High School students. The goal is to level the playing field by offering our students a better chance at achieving higher test scores, which are key for college admissions and scholarships. Participating in test prep can also bolster their academic skills more broadly, improving their overall educational outcomes and long-term economic prospects.
Details: This period of service is the 2025-2026 school year.
Financial impact: The purchase amount not to exceed $600,000 will be paid using funds budgeted by Schools & Leadership:
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Contact: Dr. Thomas Glanton, Area Superintendent of High Schools, Division of Schools & Leadership, 678-676-1079,
Mrs. Michelle Dillard, Chief of Schools & Leadership, Division of Schools & Leadership, 678-676-0542,
Dr. Candace Alexander, Chief of Accountability & Research, Division of Accountability & Research, 678-676-0733,
Mr. Damion Bounds, Executive Administrator, Division of Schools & Leadership, 678-676-7247,
Mr. Ennis Harvey, Executive Administrator, Division of Schools & Leadership, 678-676-1079
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
Timeline- Prep 2025-2026
• Fall 2025
o 8-week Session
September 2025 - November 2025
o October 8,2025 PSAT for all 10th Graders (unless they opt out)
6,2025- Fall SAT Test Date (Targeting students)
• Spring 2026
o 8-week Session
January 10, 2026 March 7, 2026
March 11,2026 - SAT Test Date (targeting 11th students)
.. SAT during the school day