This is a reminder to all that there are just three more sittings for the SATs and only two more for the ACTs for this academic year. For juniors it is extremely important to take at least one of these standardized admissions tests before the summer break. However, it is recommended to take the tests twice if you can. There are many reasons for this including ‘score choice’. For both the SAT and ACT the student can decide which test date(s) to send to the colleges. So if a student doesn’t do well on one sitting, the schools never need to hear about it. Also, for the SAT, most colleges will superscore the overall score for the three sections (Math, Critical Reading, and Writing). So if you do better on the math section for the March test and better on the critical reading section for the May test, go ahead and send both test dates, and the colleges will combine the highest scores.
Additionally, just like most other things in life, the more you do it, the better the results. Often, students will perform better the second or third time they take the SAT or ACT. You do not want to be in the position where you have to rely on one test! A final reason it is important to take these tests more than once before summer break is because many students are involved in test preparation right now. You are learning tricks and strategies to the tests, so why not take back-to-back tests when the information is fresh in your minds? If you study and prep for the May test, and then wait until the October test during your senior year, you may be at a disadvantage, since it is likely all of that information you learned in the spring has gone out the window! Please contact your counselor with any questions on preparing for the SAT/ACT or registering for these tests.
As a reminder the next three SAT dates are: March 10th, May 5th, and June 2nd.
As a reminder the next two ACT dates are: April 14th and June 9th.
*Please be advised that although the regular registration deadline has passed for the March 10th SAT, there is still time to register under the late registration. The deadline for this late registration is February 24th and there is an additional fee for this on top of the SAT fee.*
