My friend found the secret of SAT2 (when to take)?

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<p>Take the exam in October rather than in May or June, this is from my friend who studies the score discrepancy. Is he right?</p>

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<p>Does he think this because people will not be taking the exams immediately after an AP/IB course in that same subject so they will not be as likely to score as high?</p>

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<p>What’s his reasoning? Higher curve than I’m assuming? It would make sense… I took US History in May after a year of APUSH. Good thinking. I think Aug/Sept would be about the same. (they do give the test than right? I’ve only ever taken it at the end of the year…)</p>

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<p>As long as you remember the material in October, I would definitely agree. But taking in May/June can alleviate the stress of taking in the fall or at least give you a base score. I would personally suggest taking in June and then re-taking in October if you are dissatisfied, or just hope to do better. That’s what I’m planning :)</p>

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<p>take it in october since you will be competing less competent people, the good ones already got a good score in May/June. That’s one of his reasoning…</p>

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<p>What about in November?</p>

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<p>These are <em>standardized</em> tests. Among other things, it means that it doesn’t matter whether you take the July test or the October test (assuming your knowledge stays the same).</p>

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<p>I don’t think vicariousparent is right. If the people taking the test are less qualified, the curve will be more generous.</p>

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<p>lol do some states not do october testing? the deadline is like my first day of school LOL.</p>

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<p>no actually last year the Bio SAT was MUCH harder in october than it was in june …</p>

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<p>It depends. For the October SAT IIs, most people tend to forget over the summer so they don’t get as high a raw score, meaning a more generous curve. This may work to your advantage or not, as you might be one of those people who forget.</p>

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<p>The curve is calculated before the tests are scored. Whether or not everyone is a super genius has no affect on the curve.</p>

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<p>Borb is right, the curve is predetermined and it’s pretty standard from exam to exam</p>