A Crazy Idea

Test Preparation SAT Preparation
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<p>I don't feel too confident about my OCT SAT scores. The CR was surprisingly very challenging. The essay was very random. Math was easy. Writing was very tricky.</p>

<p>I know people advise against taking the SAT a fourth time, but I still want to. I feel that I was suffering from anxiety that day.</p>

<p>Taking it in NOV. hopefully would bring my score higher. </p>

<p>The only problem I have is.... I registered for SAT II's in NOV. I know I can pay $22 and change to SAT I by the 20th (tmrw).</p>

<p>But I am still not sure about taking the SAT 4 times. </p>

<p>That being said Is there anyway I can walk in and take the SAT without registering prior? Is on the spot registration available?</p>

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<p>Yup.
It’s called standby registration I believe.</p>

<p>Copied from the College Board site:</p>

<p>**"Standby Registration</p>

<p>If you are unable to register in time, standby testing may be available for an additional fee.</p>

<p>Note: Seating capacity for standbys is limited. Be sure to arrive at the center early.</p>

<p>To register for standby testing, follow these steps:</p>

<ol>
<li>Before test day, pick up a registration form at your school office and fill it out.</li>
<li>Bring the completed form with a check or money order for all fees, including the standby fee, to the test center on test day no later than 7:45 a.m.</li>
<li>If you are a Sunday tester, or approved for 50 percent extended time, include a copy of your clergy letter or Eligibility Approval Letter.</li>
</ol>

<p>Standby testing is not available for:</p>

<pre><code>* Language Tests with Listening

  • School-based testing for students with disabilities requiring special accommodations
  • Center-based testing for any accommodations other than 50 percent extended time
  • Students testing in Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, or Togo."**
    </code></pre>

<p>There you have it. Good luck.
btw the number of times you take the SAT should depend on the schools you’re applying to. Some schools don’t mind it, some schools frown upon it.
Here’s a download link for the PDF showing what schools prefer. It’s official (CB).
<a href=“http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/sat-score-use-practices-list.pdf[/url]”>http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/sat-score-use-practices-list.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;