<p>Hi,
I'm wanting to take the SAT early for practice to get a feel of what the test entails, what to expect, etc. In the past, I haven't been an amazing standardized test-taker, so I think this practice would be good for me. However, I don't want colleges to see my scores when I apply to college because I'm not sure if I'm going to score high yet and I don't want them seing low scores (I'm only a freshman so I'm expecting there to be some stuff on the SAT I haven't learned, which is why I might not score really high). I've heard some people have taken their SAT's early for practice w/out colleges being able to look at the scores, but I'm not sure if this is true. So, when I take my practice SAT's, is there a way that I can have colleges unable to see those scores when I come to the admissions process?</p>
<p>Well take the PSAT OR take an online or Blue Book practice test. I made the mistake of trying it out in my sophomore year and got a freaking 1850 when I can do much better. Colleges will always see all scores, but regard only the highest. However since you shouldn't take it more than thrice, you may not want to waste an attempt frosh year.</p>
<p>I think I'm going with not taking the SAT. I don't want to risk scoring low and colleges looking at that. Hopefully the online practice tests will give me an idea of what to aniticipate.Thanks for the advice</p>
<p>Colleges do look at early SATs. Unless you feel confident about it, don't take it. I don't want to discourage you from taking it though if you are think you're ready. I personally know sophomores who have taken the SAT and scored in the 1500s (back when it was out of 1600), so it's definitely possible to get a good score.</p>
<p>I did so and recieved a 1360 of 1600 at the time. I did so for the reasons above, and I don't care if colleges see it, particularly because only the New SAT counts.</p>