Does it look impressive if you take the SAT/ACT early?

Test Preparation
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<p>So, I'm a sophomore and as of now, I have pretty much finished all my SAT/ACT testing for high school. I know that students usually don't worry about SAT/ACTs until junior or senior year, but as a sophomore my classes weren't too bad, so I decided to self-study and get as much testing done before my junior year hits and and makes really busy. I took:</p>

<p>SAT II Chinese w/ Listening (November, 9th grade): 780
SAT II Bio E (October, 10th grade): 720
SAT II Math IIC (January, 10th grade): 780
ACT w/ Writing (February, 10th grade): 35 composite</p>

<p>My question is when colleges review your test scores, do they take into account how early you take your tests? Would it make any difference at all, if for example I took all those tests during my senior year and got the same scores? Does it look more impressive if you take the SAT/ACT earlier than most students do, since you haven't taken many higher level classes yet that would help you with the material? Thanks!</p>

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<p>The simple answer to this question is no.
I know people who are ready with the material during 9th and 10th grades and decide to take during junior year.</p>

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<p>Sorry, no. They don’t look at when you took it, just the scores. You may as well wait and get a better score.</p>

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<p>Taking it early doesn’t mean anything. Sorry</p>

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<p>Agreed. But look at the bright side, you can retake if you want to! Otherwise you are done! Hooray :)</p>