Rising Juniors...when do you plan on taking the SAT?

satman1111
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:34:42 +0000

hey, I just finished my junior year, and I can give you guys some advice. First off, I recommend not studying for the first time, just so you can see where you stand (and also as a wake up call, if you don’t do so well- this worked for me, I scored only a 1980 which was not near my potential, without studying, so for the 3 weeks before the next exam, I studied my ass off, and raised it to a 2240), and then study your ass off for the next one. I think the first time you take it should be in either November or in January, but not both. Take one of those without studying, and then prepare for either the March, or May one. Then, you have time to take subject tests in May (which is good because it corresponds with your AP tests, so you will already be preparing) or in June. And also, if you feel that you can still do better, you have another opportunity in October to study even more and take the SAT again.

And BellLander, trust me, studying for 10 days over winter break won’t cut it. The SAT tests you more on how you think, than on what you know, so you probably should study for more time, at least 3 weeks in advance (but only if you’re really willing to spend time EVERYDAY studying and practicing), if not more.