College Board is offering students a brand new opportunity this summer — the chance to take the SAT exam prior to the start of their next school year.
By eliminating the January SAT exam, and replacing it with an Aug. 26 SAT exam, College Board believes it is providing numerous benefits to the approximately two million students who take this test each year. …
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/education/college/2017/06/22/college-connection-august-sat-exam-offers-numerous-benefits/412976001/
I agree that the new August date is very beneficial. Some people argue that it takes time away from relaxation in summer but it really allows students to have a slightly less hectic school year by preparing for the SAT in the summer.