Any advantage to taking early SATs?

catsmeow
Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:52:11 +0000

One thing to consider - D took SAT in June of Soph year just to get a baseline. Then she did the SAT tutoring over the summer. The tutor had a baseline to work with and knew which areas she needed to focus on more - plus it is easier to do SAT prep when not dealing with homework, practice, school activities, etc as you would during the school year. Then she took the SAT again in Oct of her junior year. Score went up 300 points - so well worth the effort to prep over the summer. Added bonus - she took the PSAT the following week and scored really well - not sure what the cut offs will be yet for 2014 but guidance counselor thought she would qualify for NMSF. So if she is a good student who tests well - may be something to consider… Timing worked great for D so I try to pass that along.