<p>Hello everyone. I'm a rising sophomore and am considering taking the SAT sometime during the upcoming school year.
I know, I know-- you're all going to tell me that it's far too early to be worrying about this sort of thing. But I just got back from a summer camp where easily one-third of the participants had taken the new SAT during their freshman year.
I took the old SAT in seventh grade and am mostly curious to see how my score on the new version would compare. But, obviously, I am concerned about the consequences of doing badly. This score will stay on my "score report", correct? Can I have it cancelled? How could this negatively impact me when it comes time for college apps?
Thank you for your advice!</p>
<p>If you're confident that you'll get a good score, take it.
Your score's gonna stay with you.</p>
<p>pro: if you do well, you will have a LOT less stress junior year, which is the most important for grades and probably where you'll have the majority of your AP classes</p>
<p>pro: knowing what to focus on in your studies (which can also be attained by taking the psat)</p>
<p>con: not being prepared</p>
<p>I took the June SAT as a sophomore and scored a 2310.
Taking the SAT in freshman year, at least with the education I've received at my school, would've been a mistake. However, I definitely had enough "knowledge" for the SAT by sophomore year. If I knew how important SATs were/found CC last year...I'd probably be finished with all my standardized tests lol. But I'm not. </p>
<p>My advice to you is to plan to take the SATs, maybe in the spring. Start prep for it now, and you'll definitely have plenty of time. My biggest regret is blowing it off until 2 days before the test day. Not the best decision. Especially since I'd like to score higher, and that means I have to take it during junior year, which will be crazy. Like the previous posts have stated, if you reach the score you want, you're FINISHED. And I'm pretty sure finishing something like the SATs is a wonderful feeling.</p>
<p>If you are truly prepared, then go for it. Take a lot of practice tests; sit down for a block of several hours on a Saturday, and time yourself on the sections, as if you were really taking the test. If you continually get scores on the practice tests that you are happy with, then you're probably ready for the real thing.</p>
<p>Otherwise, wait until your junior year. Try taking PSATs in the fall to see which sections you need improvement in, which sections you are doing well in, etc. Best of luck conquering the SAT-beast! :D</p>
<p>I took it with no prep as a soph and did pretty well (2040). There aren't really any cons...it's a good way to get a snapshot of where you are and what you need to study...</p>