<p>I just have a question about registering an account on College Board: is it absolutely necessary to have that account if you're going to take the SATs? Is there any real benefit in having an account? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!</p>
<p>Yes there is a benefit because a few weeks after the test you can get a free detailed breakdown of your score including how many of what type of question you missed, what your percentile ranking is nationally, in-state, and compared to last year’s seniors at your own high school. It also includes a scan of your essay. The whole thing is a 10-page pdf. You can also send additional score reports by clicking on links. I agree that registering is a pain in the patootie (let’s see if CC ****'s that out), but it’s the only way.</p>
<p>Thanks! 
I’m not taking the SAT until next year, but would it be a good idea to register anyway, just for the practice questions/tests?</p>