<p>So, I got my scores today, and they aren't TERRIBLE, but I can definitely do a lot better. It was my first time taking the test, I only really started studying the week before, couldn't sleep the night before whatsoever, I didn't even finish the essay... There is clearly room for improvement.</p>
<p>I have also yet to take Subject Tests - would it be better to retake the SAT in October, and take the Subject Tests in November, or vice versa?</p>
<p>I'll be a senior next year.</p>
<p>I’m in the exact same position as you. Be aware that you can take up to 3 SAT subject tests in one day. Most colleges are looking for 2-3 SAT subject tests. I think you can take an SAT exam and 2 SAT subject tests.</p>
<p>@Entric You can’t take the SAT on the same day as SAT Subject Tests, so you have to take them at least a month apart… I’m just not sure which to do first</p>
<p>SAT score is more important than SAT subject tests so I suggest you study for the SAT over the summer and take it in October.</p>
<p>Subject tests first. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst: something may arise that prevents you from taking the subject tests at the later later date. Might as well have the scores as opposed to no scores at all. In addition, after you have results for both SAT I and II, you can sort of weigh which one you’re looking to/ may actually need to retake. </p>
<p>Best of luck! :)</p>
<p>@726503 Thanks for the input. I am also awaiting ACT scores so depending on how high they are I may not take the SAT again!</p>
<p>If anyone else could provide advice that would be great…!</p>
<p>I’m in the same situation as you, but since the schools I am applying to are only recommending the subject tests, I decided to do SAT I in October, and the subjects tests in November.</p>
<p>@jsk4ever how far off from your expected/desired SAT score were you?</p>
<p>Around 400 points, but my latest practice score was a 2150 so I’m working my way up!</p>
<p>@jsk4ever Just a FYI, when colleges “recommend” something, it means **** yeah you better have it. Unless there are certain circumstances, when colleges recommend it’s basically a mandate. Sure they don’t say they’re required, but when you have thousands of other applicants taking recommendations to their true heart, your best interest would be to take those recommendations seriously.</p>