<p>When is the best time to take the SAT? I'm trying to pick a month when the curve will help me. :D</p>
<p>Well, I think the "curve" is based on the difficulty of the test and how many people get wrong. I think it's all pretty random. I'm retaking probably after January-- need time to study for it...as well as finals. :(</p>
<p>Theoretically, there is no best time; if the curve is "better," it just means that more students got more questions wrong, ie the questions are "harder" so you shouldn't need to get so many questions correct to earn a particular score.</p>
<p>like, I hear all sorts of things. PEople tell me that December is good time because all the desperate seniors are taking it. (and I'm guessing the logic is that if they've waited till december, then they probably aren't very smart. haha)</p>
<p>sweeeeet. But don't diss the seniors because we're deserpate to take it again in december!</p>
<p>we're just as smart as you are, trying to "beat the curve" by increasing another 50 points</p>
<p>i think october test was easier compared to january and april. i think the test gets easier w/ time b/c u get more practice so i guess theres no particular month just depends on you personally.</p>
<p>I agree - there is no "best" time to take the test. Study hard and take it when you think you can achieve your target score. And don't wait too long - I got a 2370 (800M/800V/770W) when I took it last January but I doubt that I could pull that off now. I was prepared with the curriculum and I was mentally ready to take it. </p>
<p>Also, keep in mind that you will probably have SAT IIs to take as well. Plan those based on when you finish specific courses and similar exams that you may be taking at around the same time (i.e. if you are taking AP Chemistry in May, it would be a good idea to take SAT II Chemistry in May as well.) Hope that helps you.</p>