Saved by the Bell season 3 episode 17 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Bayside High students take the SATs, with Jessie aiming for Stansbury University. Zack scores a surprising 1502, causing Mr. Belding to enroll him in advanced classes. Jessie feels overlooked despite her high score. A plan by Zack and Slater to boost Jessie's confidence backfires, but she realizes the overemphasis on SAT scores and feels hopeful about other colleges. Zack is relieved to return to regular classes without extra homework.

Full Episode S03E17 Recap

### The SAT Test - The Bayside High students are taking the SATs. Jessie is determined to excel, aiming for Stansbury University, while Kelly struggles with the questions. Lisa humorously misunderstands a math problem, Slater can't concentrate due to hunger, and Zack is distracted by a girl. Screech, anxious for luck, regrets not kissing his goldfish. ### SAT Results Revealed - The gang, except Zack, meets at The Max to open their SAT scores. Screech scores 1220, Kelly and Slater score above 1000, and Jessie gets 1205, less than she hoped. Zack, arriving late, reveals a score of 1502, surprising everyone. ### College Representatives at School - Representatives from various colleges, including Stansbury, visit the school. Zack and Slater get attention due to their SAT scores and athletic abilities, while Jessie feels overlooked despite her academic achievements. ### Zack's New Schedule - Mr. Belding, impressed with Zack's SAT score, places him in advanced classes, giving him a much heavier workload. Zack is unhappy with this change. ### Study Date Gone Wrong - Zack arranges a study date with Heather, a girl impressed by his SAT score, but it backfires when her boyfriend shows up. ### Jessie's Protest - Jessie becomes disillusioned with the education system and resigns from her extracurricular activities. She gets detention for protesting against the SATs. ### A Plan to Help Jessie - Zack and Slater devise a plan with James, the actor, to make Jessie feel valued by pretending to be representatives from Harvard and Stansbury. ### The Plan in Action - "Harvard" expresses interest in Jessie, prompting "Stansbury" to do the same. However, Jessie sees through the act and rejects both offers, realizing the hypocrisy. ### Zack's Relief - Mr. Belding, advised by a fake SAT chairman (James), returns Zack to his regular classes with no homework, much to Zack's relief. ### Jessie's Realization - Jessie acknowledges the overemphasis on SAT scores and feels confident she'll find a suitable college. Zack playfully reminds her of his slightly higher score.

Frequently Asked Questions

What test are the Bayside High students taking?

The SAT.

Who is aiming for Stansbury University?

Jessie.

What is Zack's SAT score?

1502.

How does Jessie feel about her SAT score of 1205?

Disappointed and overlooked.

What change does Mr. Belding make to Zack's schedule?

He places Zack in advanced classes.

Why is Zack's study date with Heather unsuccessful?

Heather's boyfriend shows up.

How does Jessie protest against the SATs?

By writing "Death to the SATs" 500 times on the blackboard.

What plan do Zack and Slater come up with to help Jessie?

They pretend to be college representatives from Harvard and Stansbury.

How does Jessie react to the fake college representatives?

She sees through the act and rejects both offers.

What advice does the fake SAT chairman give Mr. Belding?

To give Zack no homework and allow his mind to think freely.

Does Jessie decide to go to Stansbury?

No, she realizes other good colleges are available.

How does Jessie feel about the importance of SAT scores at the end?

She realizes they are overemphasized.

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