When do you normally take SATs?

Schokolade
Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:50:41 +0000

Based on my daughter’s experience, I recommend taking your first SAT in October of your junior year–several days before the PSAT. She didn’t do so well on the SAT but scored high enough on the PSAT to be a National Merit Semifinalist. After she took the SAT, I learned that October is one of several dates for which one can pay $18 and receive a copy of the questions and answers, in order to prepare for the next SAT.

The earlier you take the SAT or ACT, the more focused your college search can be; there is no need to waste time visiting colleges that wouldn’t admit you.